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Train vs Flight: Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof

🇪🇸 Lorca-San Diego → 🇨🇭 Wilderswil Bahnhof · 1270 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 59m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 272 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 29m	1h 30m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 59m +30 min at station	4h +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	52,1 kg	323,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€102	~€152
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 271,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 52,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 323,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

52,1 kg

Flight

323,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 29m

Total door-to-door 10h 59m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 30m

Total door-to-door 4h

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof?

Flight is faster from Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof, taking 4h door-to-door versus 10h 59m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lorca-San Diego–Wilderswil Bahnhof train vs flight produce?

For the Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof route (1270 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 52,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 323,9 kg. Taking the train saves 271,8 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 Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof?

Door-to-door travel time from Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof:

Train: 10h 59m total (10h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h total (1h 30m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lorca-San Diego from Wilderswil Bahnhof?

The straight-line distance from Lorca-San Diego to Wilderswil Bahnhof is 1270 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.