Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Wettingen Bahnhof → 🇨🇭 Arosa Bahnhof · 128 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa 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 Arosa Bahnhof, saving 27 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 12m 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 42m

+30 min at station

2h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5.2 kg 32.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€10 ~€15
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 27.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 32.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5.2 kg
Flight
32.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 12m
Total door-to-door 1h 42m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 10m
Total door-to-door 2h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof. The train takes 1h 42m door-to-door (including 1h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Wettingen Bahnhof–Arosa Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof route (128 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 32.6 kg. Taking the train saves 27.4 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 Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof:
  • Train: 1h 42m total (1h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa 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 Arosa Bahnhof, saving 27 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Wettingen Bahnhof from Arosa Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Wettingen Bahnhof to Arosa Bahnhof is 128 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