Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Puente Genil Estación to Sursee

🇪🇸 Puente Genil Estación → 🇨🇭 Sursee · 1512 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 17m vs 12h 57m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Puente Genil Estación to Sursee, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 324 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 27m	1h 47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 57m +30 min at station	4h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	62.0 kg	385.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€121	~€181
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 323.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 62.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 385.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

62.0 kg

Flight

385.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 27m

Total door-to-door 12h 57m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 47m

Total door-to-door 4h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Puente Genil Estación to Sursee?

Flight is faster from Puente Genil Estación to Sursee, taking 4h 17m door-to-door versus 12h 57m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Puente Genil Estación–Sursee train vs flight produce?

For the Puente Genil Estación to Sursee route (1512 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 62.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 385.6 kg. Taking the train saves 323.6 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 Puente Genil Estación to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from Puente Genil Estación to Sursee:

Train: 12h 57m total (12h 27m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 17m total (1h 47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Puente Genil Estación to Sursee train worth it vs flying?

How far is Puente Genil Estación from Sursee?

The straight-line distance from Puente Genil Estación to Sursee is 1512 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.