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Train vs Flight: Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil

🇬🇧 Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail → 🇨🇭 Thalwil · 800 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 171 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 40m	57m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 10m +30 min at station	3h 27m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32.8 kg	204.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€64	~€96
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 171.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 204.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32.8 kg

Flight

204.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 40m

Total door-to-door 7h 10m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 57m

Total door-to-door 3h 27m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil?

Flight is faster from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil, taking 3h 27m door-to-door versus 7h 10m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail–Thalwil train vs flight produce?

For the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil route (800 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 204.0 kg. Taking the train saves 171.2 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 Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil?

Door-to-door travel time from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil:

Train: 7h 10m total (6h 40m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 27m total (57m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil train worth it vs flying?

How far is Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail from Thalwil?

The straight-line distance from Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 Rail to Thalwil is 800 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.