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Train vs Flight: 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글

🇪🇸 알리칸테 터미널역 → 🇨🇭 에글 · 1,077 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 38m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 230 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 55m 1h 17m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

9h 25m

+30 min at station

3h 47m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

44.2 kg 274.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€86 ~€129
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 230.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 44.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 274.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
44.2 kg
Flight
274.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 8h 55m
Total door-to-door 9h 25m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 17m
Total door-to-door 3h 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글?
Flight is faster from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글, taking 3h 47m door-to-door versus 9h 25m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 알리칸테 터미널역–에글 train vs flight produce?
For the 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글 route (1077 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 44.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 274.6 kg. Taking the train saves 230.4 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 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글?
Door-to-door travel time from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글:
  • Train: 9h 25m total (8h 55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 47m total (1h 17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 230 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is 알리칸테 터미널역 from 에글?
The straight-line distance from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 에글 is 1,077 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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