Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD

🇵🇹 Lisboa Santa Apolónia → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 1.547 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 20m vs 13h 14m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD, 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 331 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 44m	1h 50m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 14m +30 min at station	4h 20m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	63,4 kg	394,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€124	~€186
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 331,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 63,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 394,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

63,4 kg

Flight

394,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 44m

Total door-to-door 13h 14m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 50m

Total door-to-door 4h 20m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD, taking 4h 20m door-to-door versus 13h 14m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lisboa Santa Apolónia–Renens VD train vs flight produce?

For the Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD route (1547 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 63,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 394,5 kg. Taking the train saves 331,1 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 Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD?

Door-to-door travel time from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD:

Train: 13h 14m total (12h 44m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 20m total (1h 50m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lisboa Santa Apolónia from Renens VD?

The straight-line distance from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Renens VD is 1.547 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.