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Train vs Flight: Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе

Q: Is train or flight faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе?

Flight is faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇪🇸 Figueres – Vilafant → 🇨🇭 Зурзе · 680 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 54m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 146 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	5h 42m	48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 12m +30 min at station	3h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27,9 kg	173,4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€54	~€82
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 145,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 173,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27,9 kg

Flight

173,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 42m

Total door-to-door 6h 12m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 48m

Total door-to-door 3h 18m

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Figueres – Vilafant → Зурзе · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе?

Flight is faster from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 6h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Figueres – Vilafant–Зурзе train vs flight produce?

For the Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе route (680 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 173,4 kg. Taking the train saves 145,5 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 Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе?

Door-to-door travel time from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе:

Train: 6h 12m total (5h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе train worth it vs flying?

How far is Figueres – Vilafant from Зурзе?

The straight-line distance from Figueres – Vilafant to Зурзе is 680 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.