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Train vs Flight: New Mills Central to Renens VD

🇬🇧 New Mills Central → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 975 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 57m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from New Mills Central to Renens VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 209 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	8h 6m	1h 9m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 36m +30 min at station	3h 39m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	40.0 kg	248.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€78	~€117
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 208.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 248.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

40.0 kg

Flight

248.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 6m

Total door-to-door 8h 36m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 9m

Total door-to-door 3h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from New Mills Central to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from New Mills Central to Renens VD, taking 3h 39m door-to-door versus 8h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the New Mills Central–Renens VD train vs flight produce?

For the New Mills Central to Renens VD route (975 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 248.6 kg. Taking the train saves 208.6 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 New Mills Central to Renens VD?

Door-to-door travel time from New Mills Central to Renens VD:

Train: 8h 36m total (8h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 39m total (1h 9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the New Mills Central to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is New Mills Central from Renens VD?

The straight-line distance from New Mills Central to Renens VD is 975 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.