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Train vs Flight: Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación

🇮🇹 Pisa Central → 🇪🇸 Guadalajara Estación · 1 168 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 12m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 250 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	5h 35m	1h 23m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 5m +30 min at station	3h 53m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	47,9 kg	297,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€93	~€140
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 249,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 47,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 297,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

47,9 kg

Flight

297,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 35m

Total door-to-door 6h 5m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 23m

Total door-to-door 3h 53m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación?

Flight is faster from Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación, taking 3h 53m door-to-door versus 6h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Pisa Central–Guadalajara Estación train vs flight produce?

For the Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación route (1168 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 47,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 297,8 kg. Taking the train saves 249,9 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación?

Door-to-door travel time from Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación:

Train: 6h 5m total (5h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 53m total (1h 23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación train worth it vs flying?

How far is Pisa Central from Guadalajara Estación?

The straight-line distance from Pisa Central to Guadalajara Estación is 1 168 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.