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Train vs Flight: Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster

🇨🇭 Embrach-Rorbas → 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster · 93 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster, 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 Disentis/Muster, saving 20 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 55m 7m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 25m

+30 min at station

2h 37m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3.8 kg 23.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€7 ~€11
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 19.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3.8 kg CO2 · Flight: 23.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3.8 kg
Flight
23.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 55m
Total door-to-door 1h 25m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 7m
Total door-to-door 2h 37m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster?
Train is faster door-to-door from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster. The train takes 1h 25m door-to-door (including 55m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 37m (7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Embrach-Rorbas–Disentis/Muster train vs flight produce?
For the Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster route (93 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3.8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 23.7 kg. Taking the train saves 19.9 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 Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster?
Door-to-door travel time from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster:
  • Train: 1h 25m total (55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 37m total (7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster, 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 Disentis/Muster, saving 20 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Embrach-Rorbas from Disentis/Muster?
The straight-line distance from Embrach-Rorbas to Disentis/Muster is 93 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