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Train vs Flight: Antequera Cidade to Renens VD

🇪🇸 Antequera Cidade → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 1.401 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 54m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Antequera Cidade to Renens VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 300 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	11h 33m	1h 39m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 3m +30 min at station	4h 9m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	57,4 kg	357,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€112	~€168
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 299,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 57,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 357,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

57,4 kg

Flight

357,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 33m

Total door-to-door 12h 3m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 39m

Total door-to-door 4h 9m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Antequera Cidade to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from Antequera Cidade to Renens VD, taking 4h 9m door-to-door versus 12h 3m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Antequera Cidade–Renens VD train vs flight produce?

For the Antequera Cidade to Renens VD route (1401 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 57,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 357,3 kg. Taking the train saves 299,9 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 Antequera Cidade to Renens VD?

Door-to-door travel time from Antequera Cidade to Renens VD:

Train: 12h 3m total (11h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 9m total (1h 39m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Antequera Cidade to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is Antequera Cidade from Renens VD?

The straight-line distance from Antequera Cidade to Renens VD is 1.401 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.