Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Naves Bourg to Neuenburg

🇫🇷 Naves Bourg → 🇨🇭 Neuenburg · 440 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg, 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 Neuenburg, saving 94 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 44m 32m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 14m

+30 min at station

3h 2m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

18,0 kg 112,2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€35 ~€53
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 94,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 18,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 112,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
18,0 kg
Flight
112,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 44m
Total door-to-door 4h 14m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg?
Train is faster door-to-door from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg. The train takes 4h 14m door-to-door (including 3h 44m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 2m (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Naves Bourg–Neuenburg train vs flight produce?
For the Naves Bourg to Neuenburg route (440 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 18,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 112,2 kg. Taking the train saves 94,2 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).
What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Naves Bourg to Neuenburg?
Door-to-door travel time from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg:
  • Train: 4h 14m total (3h 44m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 2m total (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Naves Bourg to Neuenburg train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg, 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 Neuenburg, saving 94 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Naves Bourg from Neuenburg?
The straight-line distance from Naves Bourg to Neuenburg is 440 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