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Train vs Flight: Tréveris to Rotkreuz

🇩🇪 Tréveris → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 319 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Tréveris to Rotkreuz, 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 Rotkreuz, saving 68 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 46m 23m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 16m

+30 min at station

2h 53m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

13,1 kg 81,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€26 ~€38
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 68,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 13,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 81,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
13,1 kg
Flight
81,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 46m
Total door-to-door 3h 16m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 23m
Total door-to-door 2h 53m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Tréveris to Rotkreuz?
Train is faster door-to-door from Tréveris to Rotkreuz. The train takes 3h 16m door-to-door (including 2h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 53m (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Tréveris–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?
For the Tréveris to Rotkreuz route (319 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 13,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 81,3 kg. Taking the train saves 68,2 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 Tréveris to Rotkreuz?
Door-to-door travel time from Tréveris to Rotkreuz:
  • Train: 3h 16m total (2h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 53m total (23m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Tréveris to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Tréveris to Rotkreuz, 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 Rotkreuz, saving 68 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Tréveris from Rotkreuz?
The straight-line distance from Tréveris to Rotkreuz is 319 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