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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Pontresina · 1.437 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina, 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 50m	1h 42m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 20m +30 min at station	4h 12m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	58,9 kg	366,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€115	~€172
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 307,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 58,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 366,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

58,9 kg

Flight

366,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 50m

Total door-to-door 12h 20m

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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina?

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina, taking 4h 12m door-to-door versus 12h 20m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Paisley Gilmour Street–Pontresina train vs flight produce?

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina route (1437 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 58,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 366,4 kg. Taking the train saves 307,5 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina?

Door-to-door travel time from Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina:

Train: 12h 20m total (11h 50m 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina train worth it vs flying?

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Pontresina?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Pontresina is 1.437 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.