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Train vs Flight: Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação

🇮🇪 Dublin Connolly → 🇨🇭 Uerikon Estação · 1.260 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 55m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 270 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	10h 24m	1h 29m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 54m +30 min at station	3h 59m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	51,7 kg	321,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€101	~€151
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 269,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 51,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 321,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

51,7 kg

Flight

321,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 24m

Total door-to-door 10h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 29m

Total door-to-door 3h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação?

Flight is faster from Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação, taking 3h 59m door-to-door versus 10h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dublin Connolly–Uerikon Estação train vs flight produce?

For the Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação route (1260 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 51,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 321,3 kg. Taking the train saves 269,6 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 Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação?

Door-to-door travel time from Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação:

Train: 10h 54m total (10h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 59m total (1h 29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublin Connolly from Uerikon Estação?

The straight-line distance from Dublin Connolly to Uerikon Estação is 1.260 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.