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Train vs Flight: Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach

🇩🇪 Laupheim Ciudad → 🇨🇭 Sissach · 176 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach, 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 Sissach, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 36m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 6m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7,2 kg 44,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€21
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 37,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 44,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7,2 kg
Flight
44,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 36m
Total door-to-door 2h 6m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach?
Train is faster door-to-door from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach. The train takes 2h 6m door-to-door (including 1h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Laupheim Ciudad–Sissach train vs flight produce?
For the Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach route (176 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 44,9 kg. Taking the train saves 37,7 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 Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach?
Door-to-door travel time from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach:
  • Train: 2h 6m total (1h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach, 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 Sissach, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Laupheim Ciudad from Sissach?
The straight-line distance from Laupheim Ciudad to Sissach is 176 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