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Train vs Flight: Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz

🇪🇸 Redondela de Galiza → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 1.448 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 8h 13m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 310 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 56m	1h 43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 26m +30 min at station	4h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	59,4 kg	369,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€116	~€174
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 309,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 59,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 369,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

59,4 kg

Flight

369,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 56m

Total door-to-door 12h 26m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 43m

Total door-to-door 4h 13m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz, taking 4h 13m door-to-door versus 12h 26m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Redondela de Galiza–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz route (1448 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 59,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 369,2 kg. Taking the train saves 309,8 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 Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz:

Train: 12h 26m total (11h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 13m total (1h 43m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Redondela de Galiza from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from Redondela de Galiza to Rotkreuz is 1.448 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.