Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen

🇵🇹 Oporto São Bento → 🇨🇭 Estación de Thayngen · 1 553 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 20m vs 13h 17m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 332 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 47m	1h 50m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 17m +30 min at station	4h 20m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	63,7 kg	396,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€124	~€186
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 332,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 63,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 396,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

63,7 kg

Flight

396,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 47m

Total door-to-door 13h 17m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 50m

Total door-to-door 4h 20m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen?

Flight is faster from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen, taking 4h 20m door-to-door versus 13h 17m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Oporto São Bento–Estación de Thayngen train vs flight produce?

For the Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen route (1553 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 63,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 396,0 kg. Taking the train saves 332,3 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 Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen?

Door-to-door travel time from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen:

Train: 13h 17m total (12h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 20m total (1h 50m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen train worth it vs flying?

How far is Oporto São Bento from Estación de Thayngen?

The straight-line distance from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thayngen is 1 553 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.