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Train vs Flight: Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof

🇵🇹 Porto Sao Bento → 🇨🇭 Thun Bahnhof · 1438 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 9m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 308 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	11h 51m	1h 42m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 21m +30 min at station	4h 12m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	59.0 kg	366.7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€115	~€173
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 307.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 59.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 366.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

59.0 kg

Flight

366.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 51m

Total door-to-door 12h 21m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 42m

Total door-to-door 4h 12m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof, taking 4h 12m door-to-door versus 12h 21m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Porto Sao Bento–Thun Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof route (1438 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 59.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 366.7 kg. Taking the train saves 307.7 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 Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof:

Train: 12h 21m total (11h 51m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 12m total (1h 42m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Porto Sao Bento from Thun Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Porto Sao Bento to Thun Bahnhof is 1438 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.