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Train vs Flight: Rom to Frick

🇮🇹 Rom → 🇨🇭 Frick · 717 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 9m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Rom to Frick, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 153 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 6h 51m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

6h 30m

+30 min at station

3h 21m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

29,4 kg 182,8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€57 ~€86
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 153,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 29,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 182,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
29,4 kg
Flight
182,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 6h
Total door-to-door 6h 30m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 51m
Total door-to-door 3h 21m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Rom to Frick?
Flight is faster from Rom to Frick, taking 3h 21m door-to-door versus 6h 30m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Rom–Frick train vs flight produce?
For the Rom to Frick route (717 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 29,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 182,8 kg. Taking the train saves 153,4 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 Frick?
Door-to-door travel time from Rom to Frick:
  • Train: 6h 30m total (6h journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 21m total (51m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Rom to Frick train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Rom to Frick, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 153 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 Frick?
The straight-line distance from Rom to Frick is 717 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