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Train vs Flight: Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle

🇩🇪 Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf → 🇨🇭 Aigle · 348 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle, 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 Aigle, saving 74 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 25m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 30m

+30 min at station

2h 55m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

14.3 kg 88.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€28 ~€42
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 74.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 14.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 88.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
14.3 kg
Flight
88.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h
Total door-to-door 3h 30m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 25m
Total door-to-door 2h 55m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle?
Train is faster door-to-door from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle. The train takes 3h 30m door-to-door (including 3h journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 55m (25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf–Aigle train vs flight produce?
For the Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle route (348 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 14.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 88.7 kg. Taking the train saves 74.4 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 Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle?
Door-to-door travel time from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle:
  • Train: 3h 30m total (3h journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 55m total (25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle, 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 Aigle, saving 74 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf from Aigle?
The straight-line distance from Neustadt (Weinstr) Hbf to Aigle is 348 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