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Train vs Flight: Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil

Q: Is train or flight faster from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil?

Flight is faster from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil?

Door-to-door travel time from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil: Train takes 7h 30m total (7h journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 30m total (1h flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇩🇪 Stralsund Hbf → 🇨🇭 Thalwil · 841 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 180 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	1h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 30m +30 min at station	3h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	34,5 kg	214,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€67	~€101
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 180,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 214,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

34,5 kg

Flight

214,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h

Total door-to-door 7h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h

Total door-to-door 3h 30m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil?

Flight is faster from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Stralsund Hbf–Thalwil train vs flight produce?

For the Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil route (841 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 214,5 kg. Taking the train saves 180,0 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 Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil?

Door-to-door travel time from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil:

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

Is the Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil train worth it vs flying?

How far is Stralsund Hbf from Thalwil?

The straight-line distance from Stralsund Hbf to Thalwil is 841 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.