Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Puente Genil Estación to Sissach

🇪🇸 Puente Genil Estación → 🇨🇭 Sissach · 1.518 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 18m vs 13h door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Puente Genil Estación to Sissach, 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 325 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 30m	1h 48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	13h +30 min at station	4h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	62,2 kg	387,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€121	~€182
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 324,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 62,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 387,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

62,2 kg

Flight

387,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 30m

Total door-to-door 13h

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 48m

Total door-to-door 4h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Puente Genil Estación to Sissach?

Flight is faster from Puente Genil Estación to Sissach, taking 4h 18m door-to-door versus 13h for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Puente Genil Estación–Sissach train vs flight produce?

For the Puente Genil Estación to Sissach route (1518 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 62,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 387,1 kg. Taking the train saves 324,9 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 Puente Genil Estación to Sissach?

Door-to-door travel time from Puente Genil Estación to Sissach:

Train: 13h total (12h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 18m total (1h 48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Puente Genil Estación to Sissach train worth it vs flying?

How far is Puente Genil Estación from Sissach?

The straight-line distance from Puente Genil Estación to Sissach is 1.518 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.