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Train vs Flight: Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación

🇨🇭 Illnau Estación → 🇨🇭 Romanshorn Estación · 52 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación, 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 Romanshorn Estación, saving 11 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 1m 4m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 31m

+30 min at station

2h 34m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2,1 kg 13,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€4 ~€6
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 11,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 13,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2,1 kg
Flight
13,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 1m
Total door-to-door 1h 31m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 4m
Total door-to-door 2h 34m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación?
Train is faster door-to-door from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación. The train takes 1h 31m door-to-door (including 1h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 34m (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Illnau Estación–Romanshorn Estación train vs flight produce?
For the Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación route (52 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 13,3 kg. Taking the train saves 11,2 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 Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación?
Door-to-door travel time from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación:
  • Train: 1h 31m total (1h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 34m total (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación, 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 Romanshorn Estación, saving 11 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Illnau Estación from Romanshorn Estación?
The straight-line distance from Illnau Estación to Romanshorn Estación is 52 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Datos actualizados por última vez: 2026-02-27