Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Redondela de Galicia to Thusis

🇪🇸 Redondela de Galicia → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 1510 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 17m vs 12h 56m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Redondela de Galicia to Thusis, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 323 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	12h 26m	1h 47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	12h 56m +30 min at station	4h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	61,9 kg	385,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€121	~€181
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 323,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 61,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 385,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

61,9 kg

Flight

385,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 12h 26m

Total door-to-door 12h 56m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 47m

Total door-to-door 4h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Redondela de Galicia to Thusis?

Flight is faster from Redondela de Galicia to Thusis, taking 4h 17m door-to-door versus 12h 56m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Redondela de Galicia–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the Redondela de Galicia to Thusis route (1510 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 61,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 385,1 kg. Taking the train saves 323,2 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 Redondela de Galicia to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from Redondela de Galicia to Thusis:

Train: 12h 56m total (12h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 17m total (1h 47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Redondela de Galicia to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is Redondela de Galicia from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from Redondela de Galicia to Thusis is 1510 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.