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Train vs Flight: Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación

🇨🇭 Sankt Moritz → 🇨🇭 Illnau Estación · 132 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Sankt Moritz to Illnau 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 Illnau Estación, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 14m 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 44m

+30 min at station

2h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5,4 kg 33,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€11 ~€16
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 28,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 33,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5,4 kg
Flight
33,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 14m
Total door-to-door 1h 44m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 10m
Total door-to-door 2h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación?
Train is faster door-to-door from Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación. The train takes 1h 44m door-to-door (including 1h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Sankt Moritz–Illnau Estación train vs flight produce?
For the Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación route (132 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 33,7 kg. Taking the train saves 28,3 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 Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación?
Door-to-door travel time from Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación:
  • Train: 1h 44m total (1h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Sankt Moritz to Illnau 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 Illnau Estación, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Sankt Moritz from Illnau Estación?
The straight-line distance from Sankt Moritz to Illnau Estación is 132 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