Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião

🇵🇹 Lisboa Santa Apolónia → 🇨🇭 Sião · 1.584 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 22m vs 13h 32m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião, 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 339 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 2m	1h 52m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h 32m +30 min at station	4h 22m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	64,9 kg	403,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€127	~€190
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 339,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 64,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 403,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

64,9 kg

Flight

403,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 2m

Total door-to-door 13h 32m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 52m

Total door-to-door 4h 22m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião?

Flight is faster from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião, taking 4h 22m door-to-door versus 13h 32m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião route (1584 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 64,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 403,9 kg. Taking the train saves 339,0 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 Sião?

Door-to-door travel time from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião:

Train: 13h 32m total (13h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 22m total (1h 52m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Lisboa Santa Apolónia from Sião?

The straight-line distance from Lisboa Santa Apolónia to Sião is 1.584 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.