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Train vs Flight: Paisley Gilmour Street to Visp

🇬🇧 Paisley Gilmour Street → 🇨🇭 Visp · 1.363 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Paisley Gilmour Street to Visp, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 292 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 14m	1h 37m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 44m +30 min at station	4h 7m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	55,9 kg	347,6 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 291,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 55,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 347,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

55,9 kg

Flight

347,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 14m

Total door-to-door 11h 44m

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 Visp?

Flight is faster from Paisley Gilmour Street to Visp, taking 4h 7m door-to-door versus 11h 44m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Paisley Gilmour Street to Visp route (1363 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 55,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 347,6 kg. Taking the train saves 291,7 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 Visp?

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

Train: 11h 44m total (11h 14m 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 Visp train worth it vs flying?

How far is Paisley Gilmour Street from Visp?

The straight-line distance from Paisley Gilmour Street to Visp is 1.363 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.