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Train vs Flight: Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale

🇨🇭 Dornach-Arlesheim → 🇮🇹 Trieste Centrale · 513 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 110 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	4h 20m	37m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 50m +30 min at station	3h 7m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	21.0 kg	130.8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€41	~€62
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 109.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 130.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

21.0 kg

Flight

130.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 20m

Total door-to-door 4h 50m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 37m

Total door-to-door 3h 7m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale?

Flight is faster from Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale, taking 3h 7m door-to-door versus 4h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dornach-Arlesheim–Trieste Centrale train vs flight produce?

For the Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale route (513 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 130.8 kg. Taking the train saves 109.8 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 Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale?

Door-to-door travel time from Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale:

Train: 4h 50m total (4h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 7m total (37m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dornach-Arlesheim from Trieste Centrale?

The straight-line distance from Dornach-Arlesheim to Trieste Centrale is 513 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.