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Train vs Flight: Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Urnäsch Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Wettingen Bahnhof · 75 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof, 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 Wettingen Bahnhof, saving 16 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 24m 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 54m

+30 min at station

2h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3.1 kg 19.1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€6 ~€9
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 16.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 19.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3.1 kg
Flight
19.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 24m
Total door-to-door 1h 54m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof. The train takes 1h 54m door-to-door (including 1h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 36m (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Urnäsch Bahnhof–Wettingen Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof route (75 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 19.1 kg. Taking the train saves 16.0 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 Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof:
  • Train: 1h 54m total (1h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 36m total (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof, 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 Wettingen Bahnhof, saving 16 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Urnäsch Bahnhof from Wettingen Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Urnäsch Bahnhof to Wettingen Bahnhof is 75 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