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Train vs Flight: 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오

🇪🇸 알리칸테 터미널역 → 🇨🇭 멘드리시오 · 1,143 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 6m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 245 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 9h 27m 1h 21m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

9h 57m

+30 min at station

3h 51m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

46.9 kg 291.5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€91 ~€137
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 244.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 46.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 291.5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
46.9 kg
Flight
291.5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 9h 27m
Total door-to-door 9h 57m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 21m
Total door-to-door 3h 51m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오?
Flight is faster from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오, taking 3h 51m door-to-door versus 9h 57m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 알리칸테 터미널역–멘드리시오 train vs flight produce?
For the 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오 route (1143 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 46.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 291.5 kg. Taking the train saves 244.6 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 멘드리시오?
Door-to-door travel time from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오:
  • Train: 9h 57m total (9h 27m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 51m total (1h 21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 245 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 멘드리시오?
The straight-line distance from 알리칸테 터미널역 to 멘드리시오 is 1,143 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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