Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Illnau Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Lyss Bahnhof · 113 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss 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 Lyss Bahnhof, saving 24 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 5m 8m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 35m

+30 min at station

2h 38m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

4.6 kg 28.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€9 ~€14
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 24.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 4.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 28.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
4.6 kg
Flight
28.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 5m
Total door-to-door 1h 35m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 8m
Total door-to-door 2h 38m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof. The train takes 1h 35m door-to-door (including 1h 5m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 38m (8m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Illnau Bahnhof–Lyss Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof route (113 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 4.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 28.8 kg. Taking the train saves 24.2 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 Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof:
  • Train: 1h 35m total (1h 5m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 38m total (8m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss 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 Lyss Bahnhof, saving 24 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Illnau Bahnhof from Lyss Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Illnau Bahnhof to Lyss Bahnhof is 113 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