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Train vs Flight: Trier Hbf to St-Maurice

🇩🇪 Trier Hbf → 🇨🇭 St-Maurice · 395 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice, 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 St-Maurice, saving 84 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 23m 28m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 53m

+30 min at station

2h 58m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

16.2 kg 100.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€32 ~€47
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 84.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 16.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 100.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
16.2 kg
Flight
100.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 23m
Total door-to-door 3h 53m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice?
Train is faster door-to-door from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice. The train takes 3h 53m door-to-door (including 3h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 58m (28m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Trier Hbf–St-Maurice train vs flight produce?
For the Trier Hbf to St-Maurice route (395 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 16.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 100.7 kg. Taking the train saves 84.5 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 Trier Hbf to St-Maurice?
Door-to-door travel time from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice:
  • Train: 3h 53m total (3h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 58m total (28m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Trier Hbf to St-Maurice train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice, 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 St-Maurice, saving 84 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Trier Hbf from St-Maurice?
The straight-line distance from Trier Hbf to St-Maurice is 395 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