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Train vs Flight: Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf

Q: Is train or flight faster from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf?

Train is faster door-to-door from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf. The train takes 1h 47m door-to-door (including 1h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (including 10m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf-Altdorf train vs flight produce?

For the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf route (138 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 35.2 kg. Taking the train saves 29.5 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf?

Door-to-door travel time from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf: Train takes 1h 47m total (1h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf, 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 Altdorf, saving 30 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf from Altdorf?

The straight-line distance from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf is 138 km (138 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇩🇪 Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf → 🇨🇭 Altdorf · 138 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf, 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 Altdorf, saving 30 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 17m	10m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	1h 47m +30 min at station	2h 40m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	5.7 kg	35.2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€11	~€17
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 29.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 35.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

5.7 kg

Flight

35.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 17m

Total door-to-door 1h 47m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 10m

Total door-to-door 2h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf?

Train is faster door-to-door from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf. The train takes 1h 47m door-to-door (including 1h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf–Altdorf train vs flight produce?

For the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf route (138 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 35.2 kg. Taking the train saves 29.5 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 Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf?

Door-to-door travel time from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf:

Train: 1h 47m total (1h 17m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf train worth it vs flying?

How far is Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf from Altdorf?

The straight-line distance from Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf to Altdorf is 138 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.