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Train vs Flight: Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof

🇸🇪 Lessebo station → 🇨🇭 Uzwil Bahnhof · 1116 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 55m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 239 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	9h 14m	1h 19m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 44m +30 min at station	3h 49m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	45,8 kg	284,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€89	~€134
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 238,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 284,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

45,8 kg

Flight

284,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 14m

Total door-to-door 9h 44m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 19m

Total door-to-door 3h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof, taking 3h 49m door-to-door versus 9h 44m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lessebo station–Uzwil Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof route (1116 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 284,6 kg. Taking the train saves 238,8 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 Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof:

Train: 9h 44m total (9h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 49m total (1h 19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lessebo station from Uzwil Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Lessebo station to Uzwil Bahnhof is 1116 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.