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Train vs Flight: Guildford Station to Sargans

Q: Is train or flight faster from Guildford Station to Sargans?

Flight is faster from Guildford Station to Sargans, taking 3h 31m door-to-door versus 7h 41m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

🇬🇧 Guildford Station → 🇨🇭 Sargans · 864 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 10m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Guildford Station to Sargans, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 185 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 11m	1h 1m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 41m +30 min at station	3h 31m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	35.4 kg	220.3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€69	~€104
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 184.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 35.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 220.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

35.4 kg

Flight

220.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 11m

Total door-to-door 7h 41m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 1m

Total door-to-door 3h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Guildford Station to Sargans?

Flight is faster from Guildford Station to Sargans, taking 3h 31m door-to-door versus 7h 41m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Guildford Station–Sargans train vs flight produce?

For the Guildford Station to Sargans route (864 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 35.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 220.3 kg. Taking the train saves 184.9 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 Guildford Station to Sargans?

Door-to-door travel time from Guildford Station to Sargans:

Train: 7h 41m total (7h 11m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 31m total (1h 1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Guildford Station to Sargans train worth it vs flying?

How far is Guildford Station from Sargans?

The straight-line distance from Guildford Station to Sargans is 864 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.