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Train vs Flight: Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH

🇬🇧 Penge East → 🇨🇭 Estação de Rüti ZH · 793 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 41m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 170 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	6h 37m	56m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 7m +30 min at station	3h 26m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32,5 kg	202,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€63	~€95
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 169,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 202,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32,5 kg

Flight

202,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 37m

Total door-to-door 7h 7m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 56m

Total door-to-door 3h 26m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH?

Flight is faster from Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH, taking 3h 26m door-to-door versus 7h 7m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Penge East–Estação de Rüti ZH train vs flight produce?

For the Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH route (793 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 202,2 kg. Taking the train saves 169,7 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 Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH?

Door-to-door travel time from Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH:

Train: 7h 7m total (6h 37m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 26m total (56m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH train worth it vs flying?

How far is Penge East from Estação de Rüti ZH?

The straight-line distance from Penge East to Estação de Rüti ZH is 793 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.