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Train vs Flight: Ghent to Sargans

Q: Is train or flight faster from Ghent to Sargans?

Flight is faster from Ghent to Sargans, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 5h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Ghent to Sargans?

Door-to-door travel time from Ghent to Sargans: Train takes 5h 37m total (5h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Ghent from Sargans?

The straight-line distance from Ghent to Sargans is 609 km (609 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇧🇪 Ghent → 🇨🇭 Sargans · 609 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 24m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Ghent to Sargans, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 130 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	5h 7m	43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 37m +30 min at station	3h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	25,0 kg	155,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€49	~€73
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 130,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 25,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 155,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

25,0 kg

Flight

155,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 7m

Total door-to-door 5h 37m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 43m

Total door-to-door 3h 13m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ghent to Sargans?

Flight is faster from Ghent to Sargans, taking 3h 13m door-to-door versus 5h 37m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Ghent–Sargans train vs flight produce?

For the Ghent to Sargans route (609 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 25,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 155,3 kg. Taking the train saves 130,3 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 Ghent to Sargans?

Door-to-door travel time from Ghent to Sargans:

Train: 5h 37m total (5h 7m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Ghent to Sargans train worth it vs flying?

How far is Ghent from Sargans?

The straight-line distance from Ghent to Sargans is 609 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.