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Train vs Flight: Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central

🇩🇪 Kassel Estación Central → 🇩🇪 Stuttgart Central · 283 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central, 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 Stuttgart Central, saving 61 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 29m 20m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 59m

+30 min at station

2h 50m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

11,6 kg 72,2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€23 ~€34
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 60,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 72,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
11,6 kg
Flight
72,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 29m
Total door-to-door 1h 59m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 20m
Total door-to-door 2h 50m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central?
Train is faster door-to-door from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central. The train takes 1h 59m door-to-door (including 1h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 50m (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Kassel Estación Central–Stuttgart Central train vs flight produce?
For the Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central route (283 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 72,2 kg. Taking the train saves 60,6 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 Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central?
Door-to-door travel time from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central:
  • Train: 1h 59m total (1h 29m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 50m total (20m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central, 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 Stuttgart Central, saving 61 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Kassel Estación Central from Stuttgart Central?
The straight-line distance from Kassel Estación Central to Stuttgart Central is 283 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