Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten

🇩🇪 Stuttgart Hbf → 🇨🇭 Sitten · 315 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten, 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 Sitten, saving 67 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 44m 23m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 14m

+30 min at station

2h 53m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

12,9 kg 80,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€25 ~€38
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 67,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 12,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 80,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
12,9 kg
Flight
80,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 44m
Total door-to-door 3h 14m

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 Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten?
Train is faster door-to-door from Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten. The train takes 3h 14m door-to-door (including 2h 44m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Stuttgart Hbf–Sitten train vs flight produce?
For the Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten route (315 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 12,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 80,3 kg. Taking the train saves 67,4 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten?
Door-to-door travel time from Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten:
  • Train: 3h 14m total (2h 44m 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten, 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 Sitten, saving 67 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Stuttgart Hbf from Sitten?
The straight-line distance from Stuttgart Hbf to Sitten is 315 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