Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex

🇩🇪 Karlsruhe Hbf → 🇨🇭 Bex · 322 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex, 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 Bex, saving 69 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 47m 23m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 17m

+30 min at station

2h 53m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

13,2 kg 82,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€26 ~€39
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 68,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 13,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 82,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
13,2 kg
Flight
82,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 47m
Total door-to-door 3h 17m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 23m
Total door-to-door 2h 53m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex?
Train is faster door-to-door from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex. The train takes 3h 17m door-to-door (including 2h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Karlsruhe Hbf–Bex train vs flight produce?
For the Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex route (322 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 13,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 82,1 kg. Taking the train saves 68,9 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 Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex?
Door-to-door travel time from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex:
  • Train: 3h 17m total (2h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 53m total (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex, 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 Bex, saving 69 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Karlsruhe Hbf from Bex?
The straight-line distance from Karlsruhe Hbf to Bex is 322 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Daten zuletzt aktualisiert: 2026-02-27