Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: 리스본 to 시에르/지더스

Q: Is train or flight faster from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스?

Flight is faster from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스, taking 4h 23m door-to-door versus 13h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight 리스본 to 시에르/지더스?

Door-to-door travel time from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스: Train takes 13h 40m total (13h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 4h 23m total (1h 53m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is 리스본 from 시에르/지더스?

The straight-line distance from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스 is 1600 km (1600 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇵🇹 리스본 → 🇨🇭 시에르/지더스 · 1,600 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 23m vs 13h 40m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 342 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 10m	1h 53m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 40m +30 min at station	4h 23m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	65.6 kg	408.0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€128	~€192
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 342.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 65.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 408.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

65.6 kg

Flight

408.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 10m

Total door-to-door 13h 40m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 53m

Total door-to-door 4h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스?

Flight is faster from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스, taking 4h 23m door-to-door versus 13h 40m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the 리스본–시에르/지더스 train vs flight produce?

For the 리스본 to 시에르/지더스 route (1600 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 65.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 408.0 kg. Taking the train saves 342.4 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 리스본 to 시에르/지더스?

Door-to-door travel time from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스:

Train: 13h 40m total (13h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 23m total (1h 53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the 리스본 to 시에르/지더스 train worth it vs flying?

How far is 리스본 from 시에르/지더스?

The straight-line distance from 리스본 to 시에르/지더스 is 1,600 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.