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Train vs Flight: Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf

🇪🇸 Medina del Campo Estación → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf · 1 380 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 56m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 295 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 34m	1h 38m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 4m +30 min at station	4h 8m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	56,6 kg	351,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€110	~€166
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 295,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 351,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

56,6 kg

Flight

351,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 34m

Total door-to-door 7h 4m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 38m

Total door-to-door 4h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf?

Flight is faster from Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf, taking 4h 8m door-to-door versus 7h 4m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Medina del Campo Estación–Stuttgart Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf route (1380 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 351,9 kg. Taking the train saves 295,3 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 Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf:

Train: 7h 4m total (6h 34m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 8m total (1h 38m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Medina del Campo Estación from Stuttgart Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Medina del Campo Estación to Stuttgart Hbf is 1 380 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.