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Train vs Flight: Schönried to Vienna

🇨🇭 Schönried → 🇦🇹 Vienna · 709 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Schönried to Vienna, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 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 5h 56m 51m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

6h 26m

+30 min at station

3h 21m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

29.1 kg 180.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€57 ~€85
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 151.7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 180.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
29.1 kg
Flight
180.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 56m
Total door-to-door 6h 26m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 51m
Total door-to-door 3h 21m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Schönried to Vienna?
Flight is faster from Schönried to Vienna, taking 3h 21m door-to-door versus 6h 26m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Schönried–Vienna train vs flight produce?
For the Schönried to Vienna route (709 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 180.8 kg. Taking the train saves 151.7 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 Schönried to Vienna?
Door-to-door travel time from Schönried to Vienna:
  • Train: 6h 26m total (5h 56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 21m total (51m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Schönried to Vienna train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Schönried to Vienna, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 152 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Schönried from Vienna?
The straight-line distance from Schönried to Vienna is 709 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