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Train vs Flight: Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thun

🇵🇹 Oporto São Bento → 🇨🇭 Estación de Thun · 1 438 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 9m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thun, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 308 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	11h 51m	1h 42m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 21m +30 min at station	4h 12m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	59,0 kg	366,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€115	~€173
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 307,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 59,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 366,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

59,0 kg

Flight

366,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 51m

Total door-to-door 12h 21m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 42m

Total door-to-door 4h 12m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thun, taking 4h 12m door-to-door versus 12h 21m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thun route (1438 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 59,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 366,7 kg. Taking the train saves 307,7 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 Thun?

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

Train: 12h 21m total (11h 51m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 12m total (1h 42m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Oporto São Bento from Estación de Thun?

The straight-line distance from Oporto São Bento to Estación de Thun is 1 438 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.