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Train vs Flight: Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof

🇮🇪 Dublin Connolly → 🇨🇭 Thun Bahnhof · 1,229 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 42m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 263 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	10h 9m	1h 27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 39m +30 min at station	3h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	50.4 kg	313.4 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€98	~€147
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 263.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 313.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

50.4 kg

Flight

313.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 9m

Total door-to-door 10h 39m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 27m

Total door-to-door 3h 57m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 10h 39m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dublin Connolly–Thun Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof route (1229 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 313.4 kg. Taking the train saves 263.0 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 Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof:

Train: 10h 39m total (10h 9m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 57m total (1h 27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dublin Connolly from Thun Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Dublin Connolly to Thun Bahnhof is 1,229 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.