Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Редондела to Ульм

🇪🇸 Редондела → 🇩🇪 Ульм · 1 599 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 23m vs 8h 6m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Редондела to Ульм, 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 342 kg (84%).

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 7h 36m 1h 53m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 6m

+30 min at station

4h 23m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

65,6 kg 407,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€128 ~€192
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 342,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 65,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 407,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
65,6 kg
Flight
407,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 36m
Total door-to-door 8h 6m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 53m
Total door-to-door 4h 23m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Редондела to Ульм?
Flight is faster from Редондела to Ульм, taking 4h 23m door-to-door versus 8h 6m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Редондела–Ульм train vs flight produce?
For the Редондела to Ульм route (1599 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 65,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 407,7 kg. Taking the train saves 342,1 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 Редондела to Ульм?
Door-to-door travel time from Редондела to Ульм:
  • Train: 8h 6m total (7h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 4h 23m total (1h 53m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Редондела to Ульм train worth it vs flying?
On this long-haul route from Редондела to Ульм, 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 342 kg (84%).
How far is Редондела from Ульм?
The straight-line distance from Редондела to Ульм is 1 599 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