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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Thalwil · 1.304 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 13m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 279 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	10h 46m	1h 33m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 16m +30 min at station	4h 3m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	53,5 kg	332,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€104	~€156
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 279,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 53,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 332,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

53,5 kg

Flight

332,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 46m

Total door-to-door 11h 16m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 33m

Total door-to-door 4h 3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil, taking 4h 3m door-to-door versus 11h 16m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil route (1304 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 53,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 332,5 kg. Taking the train saves 279,0 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 Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil?

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

Train: 11h 16m total (10h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 3m total (1h 33m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Thalwil?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Thalwil is 1.304 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.