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Train vs Flight: Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD

🇩🇪 Potsdam Estación Central → 🇨🇭 Renens VD · 802 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 44m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 172 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	6h 41m	57m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 11m +30 min at station	3h 27m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	32,9 kg	204,5 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€64	~€96
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 171,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 32,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 204,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

32,9 kg

Flight

204,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 41m

Total door-to-door 7h 11m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 57m

Total door-to-door 3h 27m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD?

Flight is faster from Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD, taking 3h 27m door-to-door versus 7h 11m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Potsdam Estación Central–Renens VD train vs flight produce?

For the Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD route (802 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 32,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 204,5 kg. Taking the train saves 171,6 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 Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD?

Door-to-door travel time from Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD:

Train: 7h 11m total (6h 41m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 27m total (57m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD train worth it vs flying?

How far is Potsdam Estación Central from Renens VD?

The straight-line distance from Potsdam Estación Central to Renens VD is 802 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.