Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Лодзь to Локарно

🇵🇱 Лодзь → 🇨🇭 Локарно · 992 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 3m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Лодзь to Локарно, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 212 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 8h 14m 1h 11m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 44m

+30 min at station

3h 41m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

40,7 kg 253,0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€79 ~€119
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 212,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 253,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
40,7 kg
Flight
253,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 8h 14m
Total door-to-door 8h 44m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 11m
Total door-to-door 3h 41m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Лодзь to Локарно?
Flight is faster from Лодзь to Локарно, taking 3h 41m door-to-door versus 8h 44m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Лодзь–Локарно train vs flight produce?
For the Лодзь to Локарно route (992 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 253,0 kg. Taking the train saves 212,3 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 Лодзь to Локарно?
Door-to-door travel time from Лодзь to Локарно:
  • Train: 8h 44m total (8h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 41m total (1h 11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Лодзь to Локарно train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Лодзь to Локарно, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 212 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Лодзь from Локарно?
The straight-line distance from Лодзь to Локарно is 992 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Данные последнего обновления: 2026-02-27