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Train vs Flight: Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio

Q: Is train or flight faster from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio, taking 3h 36m door-to-door versus 8h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇬🇧 Ealing Broadway → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio · 925 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 35m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 198 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	7h 41m	1h 6m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 11m +30 min at station	3h 36m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	37.9 kg	235.9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€74	~€111
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 198.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 37.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 235.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

37.9 kg

Flight

235.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 41m

Total door-to-door 8h 11m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 6m

Total door-to-door 3h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio?

Flight is faster from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio, taking 3h 36m door-to-door versus 8h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Ealing Broadway–Mendrisio train vs flight produce?

For the Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio route (925 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 37.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 235.9 kg. Taking the train saves 198.0 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 Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio?

Door-to-door travel time from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio:

Train: 8h 11m total (7h 41m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 36m total (1h 6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio train worth it vs flying?

How far is Ealing Broadway from Mendrisio?

The straight-line distance from Ealing Broadway to Mendrisio is 925 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.