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Train vs Flight: Crancey RN to Neuchâtel

🇫🇷 Crancey RN → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel · 299 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel, 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 Neuchâtel, saving 64 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 36m 22m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 6m

+30 min at station

2h 52m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

12.3 kg 76.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€24 ~€36
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 63.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 12.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 76.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
12.3 kg
Flight
76.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 36m
Total door-to-door 3h 6m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 22m
Total door-to-door 2h 52m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel?
Train is faster door-to-door from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel. The train takes 3h 6m door-to-door (including 2h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 52m (22m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Crancey RN–Neuchâtel train vs flight produce?
For the Crancey RN to Neuchâtel route (299 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 12.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 76.2 kg. Taking the train saves 63.9 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 Crancey RN to Neuchâtel?
Door-to-door travel time from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel:
  • Train: 3h 6m total (2h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 52m total (22m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Crancey RN to Neuchâtel train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel, 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 Neuchâtel, saving 64 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Crancey RN from Neuchâtel?
The straight-line distance from Crancey RN to Neuchâtel is 299 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