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Train vs Flight: Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz

Q: Is train or flight faster from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 10h 38m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz: Train takes 10h 38m total (10h 8m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 57m total (1h 27m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇪🇸 Madrid Atocha → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 1,226 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 41m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 262 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 8m	1h 27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 38m +30 min at station	3h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	50.3 kg	312.6 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 262.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 312.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

50.3 kg

Flight

312.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 8m

Total door-to-door 10h 38m

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 Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 10h 38m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Madrid Atocha–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz route (1226 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 312.6 kg. Taking the train saves 262.3 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 Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz:

Train: 10h 38m total (10h 8m 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 Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Madrid Atocha from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from Madrid Atocha to Rotkreuz is 1,226 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.