Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Budapest-Keleti to Aigle

🇭🇺 Budapest-Keleti → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 929 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 4h 37m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 199 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 7h 43m 1h 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

8h 13m

+30 min at station

3h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

38.1 kg 236.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€74 ~€111
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 198.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 38.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 236.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
38.1 kg
Flight
236.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 7h 43m
Total door-to-door 8h 13m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 6m
Total door-to-door 3h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle?
Flight is faster from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle, taking 3h 36m door-to-door versus 8h 13m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Budapest-Keleti–Aigle train vs flight produce?
For the Budapest-Keleti to Aigle route (929 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 38.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 236.9 kg. Taking the train saves 198.8 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 Budapest-Keleti to Aigle?
Door-to-door travel time from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle:
  • Train: 8h 13m total (7h 43m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 36m total (1h 6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Budapest-Keleti to Aigle train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 199 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Budapest-Keleti from Aigle?
The straight-line distance from Budapest-Keleti to Aigle is 929 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27