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Train vs Flight: バーミンガム to フィスプ

🇬🇧 バーミンガム → 🇨🇭 フィスプ · 985 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from バーミンガム to フィスプ, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 211 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 8h 10m 1h 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 40m

+30 min at station

3h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

40.4 kg 251.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€79 ~€118
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 210.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 251.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
40.4 kg
Flight
251.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 8h 10m
Total door-to-door 8h 40m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 10m
Total door-to-door 3h 40m

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バーミンガム → フィスプ · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from バーミンガム to フィスプ?
Flight is faster from バーミンガム to フィスプ, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 8h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the バーミンガム–フィスプ train vs flight produce?
For the バーミンガム to フィスプ route (985 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 251.2 kg. Taking the train saves 210.8 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 バーミンガム to フィスプ?
Door-to-door travel time from バーミンガム to フィスプ:
  • Train: 8h 40m total (8h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the バーミンガム to フィスプ train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from バーミンガム to フィスプ, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 211 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is バーミンガム from フィスプ?
The straight-line distance from バーミンガム to フィスプ is 985 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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データ最終更新日:2026-02-27