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Train vs Flight: Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf

🇪🇸 Betanzos-Cidade → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf · 1.471 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 16m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 315 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	1h 44m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 30m +30 min at station	4h 14m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	60,3 kg	375,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€118	~€177
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 314,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 60,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 375,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

60,3 kg

Flight

375,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h

Total door-to-door 7h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 44m

Total door-to-door 4h 14m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf?

Flight is faster from Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf, taking 4h 14m door-to-door versus 7h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Betanzos-Cidade–Stuttgart Hbf train vs flight produce?

For the Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf route (1471 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 60,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 375,1 kg. Taking the train saves 314,8 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 Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf?

Door-to-door travel time from Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf:

Train: 7h 30m total (7h journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 14m total (1h 44m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Betanzos-Cidade from Stuttgart Hbf?

The straight-line distance from Betanzos-Cidade to Stuttgart Hbf is 1.471 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.