Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Rom to Brunnen

🇮🇹 Rom → 🇨🇭 Brunnen · 645 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 38m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Rom to Brunnen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 138 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 5h 24m 46m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 54m

+30 min at station

3h 16m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

26,4 kg 164,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€52 ~€77
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 138,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 164,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
26,4 kg
Flight
164,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 24m
Total door-to-door 5h 54m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 46m
Total door-to-door 3h 16m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Rom to Brunnen?
Flight is faster from Rom to Brunnen, taking 3h 16m door-to-door versus 5h 54m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Rom–Brunnen train vs flight produce?
For the Rom to Brunnen route (645 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 164,5 kg. Taking the train saves 138,1 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 Rom to Brunnen?
Door-to-door travel time from Rom to Brunnen:
  • Train: 5h 54m total (5h 24m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 16m total (46m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Rom to Brunnen train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Rom to Brunnen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 138 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Rom from Brunnen?
The straight-line distance from Rom to Brunnen is 645 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