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Train vs Flight: Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Fehraltorf Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Hinwil Bahnhof · 12 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof, 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 Hinwil Bahnhof, saving 3 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 29m 1m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

59m

+30 min at station

2h 31m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

0.5 kg 3.1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€1 ~€1
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 2.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 0.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 3.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
0.5 kg
Flight
3.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 29m
Total door-to-door 59m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1m
Total door-to-door 2h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof. The train takes 59m door-to-door (including 29m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 31m (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Fehraltorf Bahnhof–Hinwil Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof route (12 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 3.1 kg. Taking the train saves 2.6 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 Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof:
  • Train: 59m total (29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 31m total (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof, 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 Hinwil Bahnhof, saving 3 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Fehraltorf Bahnhof from Hinwil Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Fehraltorf Bahnhof to Hinwil Bahnhof is 12 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