Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina

🇪🇸 Redondela de Galicia → 🇨🇭 Pontresina · 1 540 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 19m vs 13h 11m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina, 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 330 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 41m	1h 49m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 11m +30 min at station	4h 19m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	63,1 kg	392,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€123	~€185
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 329,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 63,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 392,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

63,1 kg

Flight

392,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 41m

Total door-to-door 13h 11m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 49m

Total door-to-door 4h 19m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina?

Flight is faster from Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina, taking 4h 19m door-to-door versus 13h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Redondela de Galicia–Pontresina train vs flight produce?

For the Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina route (1540 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 63,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 392,7 kg. Taking the train saves 329,6 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 Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina?

Door-to-door travel time from Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina:

Train: 13h 11m total (12h 41m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 19m total (1h 49m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina train worth it vs flying?

How far is Redondela de Galicia from Pontresina?

The straight-line distance from Redondela de Galicia to Pontresina is 1 540 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.