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Train vs Flight: Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee

Q: Is train or flight faster from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee?

Flight is faster from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee, taking 3h 26m door-to-door versus 7h 2m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee: Train takes 7h 2m total (6h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 26m total (56m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇬🇧 Portsmouth Puerto → 🇨🇭 Sursee · 783 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 36m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 168 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	6h 32m	56m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 2m +30 min at station	3h 26m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32,1 kg	199,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€63	~€94
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 167,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 199,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32,1 kg

Flight

199,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 32m

Total door-to-door 7h 2m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 56m

Total door-to-door 3h 26m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee?

Flight is faster from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee, taking 3h 26m door-to-door versus 7h 2m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Portsmouth Puerto–Sursee train vs flight produce?

For the Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee route (783 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 199,7 kg. Taking the train saves 167,6 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 Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee:

Train: 7h 2m total (6h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 26m total (56m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee train worth it vs flying?

How far is Portsmouth Puerto from Sursee?

The straight-line distance from Portsmouth Puerto to Sursee is 783 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.