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Train vs Flight: Pfäffikon ZH to Morges

🇨🇭 Pfäffikon ZH → 🇨🇭 Morges · 198 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Pfäffikon ZH 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 42 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 46m 14m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 16m

+30 min at station

2h 44m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

8,1 kg 50,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€16 ~€24
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 42,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 50,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
8,1 kg
Flight
50,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 46m
Total door-to-door 2h 16m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 14m
Total door-to-door 2h 44m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pfäffikon ZH to Morges?
Train is faster door-to-door from Pfäffikon ZH to Morges. The train takes 2h 16m door-to-door (including 1h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 44m (14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Pfäffikon ZH–Morges train vs flight produce?
For the Pfäffikon ZH to Morges route (198 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 50,5 kg. Taking the train saves 42,4 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 Pfäffikon ZH to Morges?
Door-to-door travel time from Pfäffikon ZH to Morges:
  • Train: 2h 16m total (1h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 44m total (14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Pfäffikon ZH to Morges train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Pfäffikon ZH 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 42 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Pfäffikon ZH from Morges?
The straight-line distance from Pfäffikon ZH to Morges is 198 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