Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis

🇪🇸 San Fernando de Cádiz → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 1 721 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 32m vs 14h 39m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis, 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 368 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	14h 9m	2h 2m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	14h 39m +30 min at station	4h 32m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	70,6 kg	438,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€138	~€207
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 368,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 70,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 438,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

70,6 kg

Flight

438,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 14h 9m

Total door-to-door 14h 39m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h 2m

Total door-to-door 4h 32m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis?

Flight is faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis, taking 4h 32m door-to-door versus 14h 39m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the San Fernando de Cádiz–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis route (1721 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 70,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 438,9 kg. Taking the train saves 368,3 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 San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis:

Train: 14h 39m total (14h 9m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 32m total (2h 2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is San Fernando de Cádiz from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from San Fernando de Cádiz to Thusis is 1 721 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.