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Train vs Flight: Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz

🇩🇪 Osterode am Harz Centro → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 526 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 48m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 112 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	4h 26m	38m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	4h 56m +30 min at station	3h 8m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	21,6 kg	134,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€42	~€63
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 112,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 134,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

21,6 kg

Flight

134,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 26m

Total door-to-door 4h 56m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 38m

Total door-to-door 3h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz?

Flight is faster from Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz, taking 3h 8m door-to-door versus 4h 56m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Osterode am Harz Centro–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?

For the Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz route (526 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 134,1 kg. Taking the train saves 112,5 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 Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz?

Door-to-door travel time from Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz:

Train: 4h 56m total (4h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 8m total (38m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Osterode am Harz Centro from Rotkreuz?

The straight-line distance from Osterode am Harz Centro to Rotkreuz is 526 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.