Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: San Fernando de Cádiz to Ulm Central

🇪🇸 San Fernando de Cádiz → 🇩🇪 Ulm Central · 1 869 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 42m vs 9h 21m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from San Fernando de Cádiz to Ulm Central, 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 400 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	8h 51m	2h 12m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 21m +30 min at station	4h 42m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	76,6 kg	476,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€150	~€224
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 400,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 76,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 476,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

76,6 kg

Flight

476,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 51m

Total door-to-door 9h 21m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h 12m

Total door-to-door 4h 42m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Ulm Central, taking 4h 42m door-to-door versus 9h 21m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the San Fernando de Cádiz to Ulm Central route (1869 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 76,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 476,6 kg. Taking the train saves 400,0 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 Ulm Central?

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

Train: 9h 21m total (8h 51m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 42m total (2h 12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is San Fernando de Cádiz from Ulm Central?

The straight-line distance from San Fernando de Cádiz to Ulm Central is 1 869 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.