Train vs Flight: Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf

Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf. The train takes 3h 2m and the flight takes 3h 6m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

For the Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf route (510 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 130,1 kg. Taking the train saves 109,2 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).

Door-to-door travel time from Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf:

• Train: 3h 2m total (2h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
• Flight: 3h 6m total (36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

On this medium-haul route from Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 109 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

The straight-line distance from Berlin Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf is 510 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.