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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Samedan · 1.432 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 6m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 306 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	11h 48m	1h 42m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 18m +30 min at station	4h 12m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	58,7 kg	365,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€115	~€172
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 306,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 58,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 365,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

58,7 kg

Flight

365,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 48m

Total door-to-door 12h 18m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 42m

Total door-to-door 4h 12m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan?

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan, taking 4h 12m door-to-door versus 12h 18m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Paisley Gilmour Street–Samedan train vs flight produce?

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan route (1432 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 58,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 365,2 kg. Taking the train saves 306,5 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan?

Door-to-door travel time from Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan:

Train: 12h 18m total (11h 48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 12m total (1h 42m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan train worth it vs flying?

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Samedan?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Samedan is 1.432 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.