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Train vs Flight: Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz

🇪🇸 Figueres – Vilafant → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 694 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 59m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 148 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	5h 48m	49m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 18m +30 min at station	3h 19m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	28,5 kg	177,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€56	~€83
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 148,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 28,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 177,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

28,5 kg

Flight

177,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 48m

Total door-to-door 6h 18m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 49m

Total door-to-door 3h 19m

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Figueres – Vilafant → Rotkreuz · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 19m door-to-door versus 6h 18m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Figueres – Vilafant–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz route (694 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 28,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 177,0 kg. Taking the train saves 148,5 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 Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz:

Train: 6h 18m total (5h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 19m total (49m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Figueres – Vilafant from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from Figueres – Vilafant to Rotkreuz is 694 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.