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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Sargans · 1.367 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 39m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 293 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	11h 16m	1h 37m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 46m +30 min at station	4h 7m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	56,0 kg	348,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€109	~€164
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 292,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 348,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

56,0 kg

Flight

348,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 16m

Total door-to-door 11h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 37m

Total door-to-door 4h 7m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans?

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans, taking 4h 7m door-to-door versus 11h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Paisley Gilmour Street–Sargans train vs flight produce?

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans route (1367 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 348,6 kg. Taking the train saves 292,6 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans?

Door-to-door travel time from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans:

Train: 11h 46m total (11h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 7m total (1h 37m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans train worth it vs flying?

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Sargans?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Sargans is 1.367 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.