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Train vs Flight: Dublin Connolly to Wettingen Estação

🇮🇪 Dublin Connolly → 🇨🇭 Wettingen Estação · 1.219 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublin Connolly to Wettingen Estação, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 261 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 4m	1h 27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 34m +30 min at station	3h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	50,0 kg	310,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€98	~€146
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 260,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 310,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

50,0 kg

Flight

310,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 4m

Total door-to-door 10h 34m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 27m

Total door-to-door 3h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Dublin Connolly to Wettingen Estação, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 10h 34m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Dublin Connolly to Wettingen Estação route (1219 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 310,8 kg. Taking the train saves 260,8 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 Wettingen Estação?

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

Train: 10h 34m total (10h 4m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 57m total (1h 27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Dublin Connolly from Wettingen Estação?

The straight-line distance from Dublin Connolly to Wettingen Estação is 1.219 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.