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Train vs Flight: Teufen to Pontresina

🇨🇭 Teufen → 🇨🇭 Pontresina · 107 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Teufen to Pontresina, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Pontresina, saving 23 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 2m 8m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 32m

+30 min at station

2h 38m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

4,4 kg 27,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€9 ~€13
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 22,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 4,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 27,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
4,4 kg
Flight
27,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 2m
Total door-to-door 1h 32m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 8m
Total door-to-door 2h 38m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Teufen to Pontresina?
Train is faster door-to-door from Teufen to Pontresina. The train takes 1h 32m door-to-door (including 1h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 38m (8m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Teufen–Pontresina train vs flight produce?
For the Teufen to Pontresina route (107 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 4,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 27,3 kg. Taking the train saves 22,9 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 Teufen to Pontresina?
Door-to-door travel time from Teufen to Pontresina:
  • Train: 1h 32m total (1h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 38m total (8m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Teufen to Pontresina train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Teufen to Pontresina, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Pontresina, saving 23 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Teufen from Pontresina?
The straight-line distance from Teufen to Pontresina is 107 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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