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Train vs Flight: Ebnat-Kappel to Morges

🇨🇭 Ebnat-Kappel → 🇨🇭 Morges · 216 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges, 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 Morges, saving 46 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 55m 16m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 25m

+30 min at station

2h 46m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

8,9 kg 55,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€17 ~€26
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 46,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 55,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
8,9 kg
Flight
55,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 55m
Total door-to-door 2h 25m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 16m
Total door-to-door 2h 46m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges?
Train is faster door-to-door from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges. The train takes 2h 25m door-to-door (including 1h 55m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 46m (16m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Ebnat-Kappel–Morges train vs flight produce?
For the Ebnat-Kappel to Morges route (216 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 55,1 kg. Taking the train saves 46,2 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 Ebnat-Kappel to Morges?
Door-to-door travel time from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges:
  • Train: 2h 25m total (1h 55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 46m total (16m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Ebnat-Kappel to Morges train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges, 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 Morges, saving 46 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Ebnat-Kappel from Morges?
The straight-line distance from Ebnat-Kappel to Morges is 216 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