Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Naples to Frutigen

🇮🇹 Naples → 🇨🇭 Frutigen · 830 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 56m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Naples to Frutigen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 178 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 55m 59m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 25m

+30 min at station

3h 29m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

34.0 kg 211.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€66 ~€100
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 177.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 34.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 211.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
34.0 kg
Flight
211.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 6h 55m
Total door-to-door 7h 25m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 59m
Total door-to-door 3h 29m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Naples to Frutigen?
Flight is faster from Naples to Frutigen, taking 3h 29m door-to-door versus 7h 25m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Naples–Frutigen train vs flight produce?
For the Naples to Frutigen route (830 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 34.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 211.7 kg. Taking the train saves 177.7 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 Frutigen?
Door-to-door travel time from Naples to Frutigen:
  • Train: 7h 25m total (6h 55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 29m total (59m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Naples to Frutigen train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Naples to Frutigen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 178 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 Frutigen?
The straight-line distance from Naples to Frutigen is 830 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