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Train vs Flight: Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Berne → 🇨🇭 Muttenz Bahnhof · 67 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof, 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 Muttenz Bahnhof, saving 14 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 15m 5m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 45m

+30 min at station

2h 35m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2,7 kg 17,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€5 ~€8
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 14,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 17,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2,7 kg
Flight
17,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 15m
Total door-to-door 1h 45m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 5m
Total door-to-door 2h 35m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof. The train takes 1h 45m door-to-door (including 1h 15m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 35m (5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Berne–Muttenz Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof route (67 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 17,1 kg. Taking the train saves 14,4 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 Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof:
  • Train: 1h 45m total (1h 15m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 35m total (5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof, 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 Muttenz Bahnhof, saving 14 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Berne from Muttenz Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Berne to Muttenz Bahnhof is 67 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Données mises à jour le : 2026-02-27