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Train vs Flight: バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅

🇪🇸 バリャドリッド → 🇪🇸 タラゴナ駅 · 502 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 107 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 30m 36m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h

+30 min at station

3h 6m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

20.6 kg 128.0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€40 ~€60
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 107.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 20.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 128.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
20.6 kg
Flight
128.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 30m
Total door-to-door 3h

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 36m
Total door-to-door 3h 6m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅. The train takes 3h and the flight takes 3h 6m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the バリャドリッド–タラゴナ駅 train vs flight produce?
For the バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅 route (502 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 128.0 kg. Taking the train saves 107.4 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 バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅?
Door-to-door travel time from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅:
  • Train: 3h total (2h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 6m total (36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 107 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is バリャドリッド from タラゴナ駅?
The straight-line distance from バリャドリッド to タラゴナ駅 is 502 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