Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Teufen to Sargans

🇨🇭 Teufen → 🇨🇭 Sargans · 39 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Teufen to Sargans, 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 Sargans, saving 8 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 48m 3m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 18m

+30 min at station

2h 33m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

1.6 kg 9.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€3 ~€5
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 8.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 1.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 9.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
1.6 kg
Flight
9.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 48m
Total door-to-door 1h 18m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 3m
Total door-to-door 2h 33m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Teufen to Sargans?
Train is faster door-to-door from Teufen to Sargans. The train takes 1h 18m door-to-door (including 48m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 33m (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Teufen–Sargans train vs flight produce?
For the Teufen to Sargans route (39 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 1.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 9.9 kg. Taking the train saves 8.3 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 Teufen to Sargans?
Door-to-door travel time from Teufen to Sargans:
  • Train: 1h 18m total (48m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 33m total (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Teufen to Sargans train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Teufen to Sargans, 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 Sargans, saving 8 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Teufen from Sargans?
The straight-line distance from Teufen to Sargans is 39 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