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Train vs Flight: Birmingham New Street to Vevey

🇬🇧 Birmingham New Street → 🇨🇭 Vevey · 919 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 33m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Birmingham New Street to Vevey, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 197 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 38m	1h 5m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 8m +30 min at station	3h 35m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	37,7 kg	234,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€74	~€110
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 196,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 37,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 234,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

37,7 kg

Flight

234,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 38m

Total door-to-door 8h 8m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 5m

Total door-to-door 3h 35m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Birmingham New Street to Vevey?

Flight is faster from Birmingham New Street to Vevey, taking 3h 35m door-to-door versus 8h 8m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Birmingham New Street–Vevey train vs flight produce?

For the Birmingham New Street to Vevey route (919 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 37,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 234,3 kg. Taking the train saves 196,6 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 Birmingham New Street to Vevey?

Door-to-door travel time from Birmingham New Street to Vevey:

Train: 8h 8m total (7h 38m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 35m total (1h 5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Birmingham New Street to Vevey train worth it vs flying?

How far is Birmingham New Street from Vevey?

The straight-line distance from Birmingham New Street to Vevey is 919 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.