Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee

🇪🇸 San Fernando de Cádiz → 🇨🇭 Sursee · 1,673 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 29m vs 14h 16m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 358 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	13h 46m	1h 59m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	14h 16m +30 min at station	4h 29m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	68.6 kg	426.6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€134	~€201
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 358.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 68.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 426.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

68.6 kg

Flight

426.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 13h 46m

Total door-to-door 14h 16m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 59m

Total door-to-door 4h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee?

Flight is faster from San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee, taking 4h 29m door-to-door versus 14h 16m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the San Fernando de Cádiz–Sursee train vs flight produce?

For the San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee route (1673 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 68.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 426.6 kg. Taking the train saves 358.0 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 San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee?

Door-to-door travel time from San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee:

Train: 14h 16m total (13h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 29m total (1h 59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee train worth it vs flying?

How far is San Fernando de Cádiz from Sursee?

The straight-line distance from San Fernando de Cádiz to Sursee is 1,673 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.