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Train vs Flight: Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof

🇨🇭 Saint-Moritz → 🇨🇭 Langenthal Bahnhof · 176 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal 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 Langenthal Bahnhof, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 36m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 6m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7,2 kg 44,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€21
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 37,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7,2 kg CO2 · Flight: 44,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7,2 kg
Flight
44,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 36m
Total door-to-door 2h 6m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof?
Train is faster door-to-door from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof. The train takes 2h 6m door-to-door (including 1h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Saint-Moritz–Langenthal Bahnhof train vs flight produce?
For the Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof route (176 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7,2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 44,9 kg. Taking the train saves 37,7 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 Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof?
Door-to-door travel time from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof:
  • Train: 2h 6m total (1h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal 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 Langenthal Bahnhof, saving 38 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Saint-Moritz from Langenthal Bahnhof?
The straight-line distance from Saint-Moritz to Langenthal Bahnhof is 176 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