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Train vs Flight: Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis

🇪🇸 Valladolid Campo Grande → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 1260 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 55m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 270 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 24m	1h 29m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 54m +30 min at station	3h 59m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	51,7 kg	321,3 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€101	~€151
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 269,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 51,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 321,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

51,7 kg

Flight

321,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 24m

Total door-to-door 10h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 29m

Total door-to-door 3h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis?

Flight is faster from Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis, taking 3h 59m door-to-door versus 10h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Valladolid Campo Grande–Thusis train vs flight produce?

For the Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis route (1260 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 51,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 321,3 kg. Taking the train saves 269,6 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 Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis?

Door-to-door travel time from Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis:

Train: 10h 54m total (10h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 59m total (1h 29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis train worth it vs flying?

How far is Valladolid Campo Grande from Thusis?

The straight-line distance from Valladolid Campo Grande to Thusis is 1260 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.