Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Muttenz Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Wallisellen Bahnhof · 72 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen 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 Wallisellen Bahnhof, saving 15 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 20m 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 50m

+30 min at station

2h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3.0 kg 18.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€6 ~€9
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 15.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 18.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3.0 kg
Flight
18.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 20m
Total door-to-door 1h 50m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof. The train takes 1h 50m door-to-door (including 1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 36m (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Muttenz Bahnhof–Wallisellen Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof route (72 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 18.4 kg. Taking the train saves 15.4 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 Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof:
  • Train: 1h 50m total (1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 36m total (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen 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 Wallisellen Bahnhof, saving 15 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Muttenz Bahnhof from Wallisellen Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Muttenz Bahnhof to Wallisellen Bahnhof is 72 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