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Train vs Flight: Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster

🇨🇭 Küssnacht am Rigi → 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster · 53 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster, 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 Disentis/Muster, saving 11 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 2m 4m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 32m

+30 min at station

2h 34m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2,2 kg 13,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€4 ~€6
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 11,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 13,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2,2 kg
Flight
13,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 2m
Total door-to-door 1h 32m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 4m
Total door-to-door 2h 34m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster?
Train is faster door-to-door from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster. The train takes 1h 32m door-to-door (including 1h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 34m (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Küssnacht am Rigi–Disentis/Muster train vs flight produce?
For the Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster route (53 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 13,5 kg. Taking the train saves 11,3 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 Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster?
Door-to-door travel time from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster:
  • Train: 1h 32m total (1h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 34m total (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster, 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 Disentis/Muster, saving 11 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Küssnacht am Rigi from Disentis/Muster?
The straight-line distance from Küssnacht am Rigi to Disentis/Muster is 53 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