Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Naples to Flüelen

🇮🇹 Naples → 🇨🇭 Flüelen · 810 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 47m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Naples to Flüelen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 173 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 6h 45m 58m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 15m

+30 min at station

3h 28m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

33.2 kg 206.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€65 ~€97
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 173.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 33.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 206.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
33.2 kg
Flight
206.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 6h 45m
Total door-to-door 7h 15m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 58m
Total door-to-door 3h 28m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Naples to Flüelen?
Flight is faster from Naples to Flüelen, taking 3h 28m door-to-door versus 7h 15m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Naples–Flüelen train vs flight produce?
For the Naples to Flüelen route (810 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 33.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 206.6 kg. Taking the train saves 173.4 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 Naples to Flüelen?
Door-to-door travel time from Naples to Flüelen:
  • Train: 7h 15m total (6h 45m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 28m total (58m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Naples to Flüelen train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Naples to Flüelen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 173 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Naples from Flüelen?
The straight-line distance from Naples to Flüelen is 810 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