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Train vs Flight: マドリード市 to ミュンヘン

🇪🇸 マドリード市 → 🇩🇪 ミュンヘン · 1,483 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 18m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 317 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 3m 1h 45m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 33m

+30 min at station

4h 15m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

60.8 kg 378.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€119 ~€178
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 317.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 60.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 378.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
60.8 kg
Flight
378.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 3m
Total door-to-door 7h 33m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 45m
Total door-to-door 4h 15m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン?
Flight is faster from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン, taking 4h 15m door-to-door versus 7h 33m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the マドリード市–ミュンヘン train vs flight produce?
For the マドリード市 to ミュンヘン route (1483 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 60.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 378.2 kg. Taking the train saves 317.4 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 マドリード市 to ミュンヘン?
Door-to-door travel time from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン:
  • Train: 7h 33m total (7h 3m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 4h 15m total (1h 45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the マドリード市 to ミュンヘン train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 317 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is マドリード市 from ミュンヘン?
The straight-line distance from マドリード市 to ミュンヘン is 1,483 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