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Train vs Flight: Birmingham New Street to Thalwil

🇬🇧 Birmingham New Street → 🇨🇭 Thalwil · 944 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Birmingham New Street to Thalwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 202 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	7h 50m	1h 7m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 20m +30 min at station	3h 37m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	38,7 kg	240,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€76	~€113
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 202,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 38,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 240,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

38,7 kg

Flight

240,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 50m

Total door-to-door 8h 20m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 7m

Total door-to-door 3h 37m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Birmingham New Street to Thalwil, taking 3h 37m door-to-door versus 8h 20m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Birmingham New Street to Thalwil route (944 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 38,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 240,7 kg. Taking the train saves 202,0 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 Thalwil?

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

Train: 8h 20m total (7h 50m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 37m total (1h 7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Birmingham New Street from Thalwil?

The straight-line distance from Birmingham New Street to Thalwil is 944 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.