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Train vs Flight: Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Pollokshaws East → 🇨🇭 Thayngen Bahnhof · 1263 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 56m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 270 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	10h 26m	1h 30m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 56m +30 min at station	4h +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	51.8 kg	322.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€101	~€152
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 270.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 51.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 322.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

51.8 kg

Flight

322.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 26m

Total door-to-door 10h 56m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 30m

Total door-to-door 4h

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof, taking 4h door-to-door versus 10h 56m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Pollokshaws East–Thayngen Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof route (1263 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 51.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 322.1 kg. Taking the train saves 270.3 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 Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof:

Train: 10h 56m total (10h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h total (1h 30m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Pollokshaws East from Thayngen Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Pollokshaws East to Thayngen Bahnhof is 1263 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.