Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당

🇪🇸 산페르난도데카디스 → 🇨🇭 사메당 · 1,738 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 33m vs 14h 47m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당, 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 372 kg (84%).

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 14h 17m 2h 3m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

14h 47m

+30 min at station

4h 33m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

71.3 kg 443.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€139 ~€209
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 371.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 71.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 443.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
71.3 kg
Flight
443.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 14h 17m
Total door-to-door 14h 47m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 2h 3m
Total door-to-door 4h 33m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당?
Flight is faster from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당, taking 4h 33m door-to-door versus 14h 47m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the 산페르난도데카디스–사메당 train vs flight produce?
For the 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당 route (1738 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 71.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 443.2 kg. Taking the train saves 371.9 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 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당?
Door-to-door travel time from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당:
  • Train: 14h 47m total (14h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 4h 33m total (2h 3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당 train worth it vs flying?
On this long-haul route from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당, 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 372 kg (84%).
How far is 산페르난도데카디스 from 사메당?
The straight-line distance from 산페르난도데카디스 to 사메당 is 1,738 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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데이터 최종 업데이트: 2026-02-27