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Train vs Flight: Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof

🇬🇧 Leyton Midland Road → 🇨🇭 Muttenz Bahnhof · 711 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 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	5h 56m	51m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 26m +30 min at station	3h 21m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	29,2 kg	181,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€57	~€85
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 152,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 181,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

29,2 kg

Flight

181,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 56m

Total door-to-door 6h 26m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 51m

Total door-to-door 3h 21m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof, taking 3h 21m door-to-door versus 6h 26m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Leyton Midland Road–Muttenz Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof route (711 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 181,3 kg. Taking the train saves 152,1 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 Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof:

Train: 6h 26m total (5h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 21m total (51m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Leyton Midland Road from Muttenz Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Leyton Midland Road to Muttenz Bahnhof is 711 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.