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Train vs Flight: Birmingham New Street to Samedan

🇬🇧 Birmingham New Street → 🇨🇭 Samedan · 1075 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 38m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Birmingham New Street to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 230 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 54m	1h 16m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 24m +30 min at station	3h 46m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	44.1 kg	274.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€86	~€129
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 230.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 44.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 274.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

44.1 kg

Flight

274.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 54m

Total door-to-door 9h 24m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 16m

Total door-to-door 3h 46m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Birmingham New Street to Samedan?

Flight is faster from Birmingham New Street to Samedan, taking 3h 46m door-to-door versus 9h 24m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Birmingham New Street–Samedan train vs flight produce?

For the Birmingham New Street to Samedan route (1075 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 44.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 274.1 kg. Taking the train saves 230.0 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 Birmingham New Street to Samedan?

Door-to-door travel time from Birmingham New Street to Samedan:

Train: 9h 24m total (8h 54m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 46m total (1h 16m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Birmingham New Street to Samedan train worth it vs flying?

How far is Birmingham New Street from Samedan?

The straight-line distance from Birmingham New Street to Samedan is 1075 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.