Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Wallisellen Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Schlieren Bahnhof · 11 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren 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 Schlieren Bahnhof, saving 2 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 27m 1m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

57m

+30 min at station

2h 31m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

0.5 kg 2.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€1 ~€1
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 2.3 kg CO2 — 82% less than flying

Train: 0.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 2.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
0.5 kg
Flight
2.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 27m
Total door-to-door 57m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1m
Total door-to-door 2h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof. The train takes 57m door-to-door (including 27m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 31m (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Wallisellen Bahnhof–Schlieren Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof route (11 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 2.8 kg. Taking the train saves 2.3 kg of CO2 — a 82% 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 Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof:
  • Train: 57m total (27m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 31m total (1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren 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 Schlieren Bahnhof, saving 2 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Wallisellen Bahnhof from Schlieren Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Wallisellen Bahnhof to Schlieren Bahnhof is 11 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