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Train vs Flight: Neuenburg to Kerzers

🇨🇭 Neuenburg → 🇨🇭 Kerzers · 20 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Neuenburg to Kerzers, 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 Kerzers, saving 4 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 41m 2m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 11m

+30 min at station

2h 32m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

0,8 kg 5,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€2 ~€2
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 4,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 0,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 5,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
0,8 kg
Flight
5,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 41m
Total door-to-door 1h 11m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Neuenburg to Kerzers?
Train is faster door-to-door from Neuenburg to Kerzers. The train takes 1h 11m door-to-door (including 41m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 32m (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Neuenburg–Kerzers train vs flight produce?
For the Neuenburg to Kerzers route (20 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 5,1 kg. Taking the train saves 4,3 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 Neuenburg to Kerzers?
Door-to-door travel time from Neuenburg to Kerzers:
  • Train: 1h 11m total (41m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 32m total (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Neuenburg to Kerzers train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Neuenburg to Kerzers, 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 Kerzers, saving 4 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Neuenburg from Kerzers?
The straight-line distance from Neuenburg to Kerzers is 20 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