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Train vs Flight: South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof

🇬🇧 South Ruislip → 🇨🇭 Wattwil Bahnhof · 832 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 57m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 178 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 56m	59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 26m +30 min at station	3h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,1 kg	212,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€67	~€100
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 178,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 212,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,1 kg

Flight

212,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 56m

Total door-to-door 7h 26m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 59m

Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof, taking 3h 29m door-to-door versus 7h 26m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the South Ruislip–Wattwil Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof route (832 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 212,2 kg. Taking the train saves 178,1 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 South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof:

Train: 7h 26m total (6h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 29m total (59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is South Ruislip from Wattwil Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from South Ruislip to Wattwil Bahnhof is 832 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.