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Train vs Flight: 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스

🇬🇧 레딩역 → 🇨🇭 시에르/지더스 · 846 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 2m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 181 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 2m 1h
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 32m

+30 min at station

3h 30m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

34.7 kg 215.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€68 ~€102
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 181.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 215.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
34.7 kg
Flight
215.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 2m
Total door-to-door 7h 32m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스?
Flight is faster from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스, taking 3h 30m door-to-door versus 7h 32m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 레딩역–시에르/지더스 train vs flight produce?
For the 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스 route (846 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 215.7 kg. Taking the train saves 181.0 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 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스?
Door-to-door travel time from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스:
  • Train: 7h 32m total (7h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 30m total (1h flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스 train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 181 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is 레딩역 from 시에르/지더스?
The straight-line distance from 레딩역 to 시에르/지더스 is 846 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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