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Train vs Flight: Thorne North to Estación de Thun

🇬🇧 Thorne North → 🇨🇭 Estación de Thun · 977 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 57m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Thorne North to Estación de Thun, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 209 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	8h 6m	1h 9m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 36m +30 min at station	3h 39m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	40,1 kg	249,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€78	~€117
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 209,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 249,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

40,1 kg

Flight

249,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 6m

Total door-to-door 8h 36m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 9m

Total door-to-door 3h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Thorne North to Estación de Thun?

Flight is faster from Thorne North to Estación de Thun, taking 3h 39m door-to-door versus 8h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Thorne North–Estación de Thun train vs flight produce?

For the Thorne North to Estación de Thun route (977 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 249,1 kg. Taking the train saves 209,0 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 Thorne North to Estación de Thun?

Door-to-door travel time from Thorne North to Estación de Thun:

Train: 8h 36m total (8h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 39m total (1h 9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Thorne North to Estación de Thun train worth it vs flying?

How far is Thorne North from Estación de Thun?

The straight-line distance from Thorne North to Estación de Thun is 977 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.