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Train vs Flight: ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD

🇩🇪 ベルヒテスガーデン → 🇨🇭 ルナン VD · 501 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 38m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 107 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 4h 14m 36m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 44m

+30 min at station

3h 6m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

20.5 kg 127.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€40 ~€60
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 107.3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 20.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 127.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
20.5 kg
Flight
127.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 14m
Total door-to-door 4h 44m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 36m
Total door-to-door 3h 6m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD?
Flight is faster from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD, taking 3h 6m door-to-door versus 4h 44m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the ベルヒテスガーデン–ルナン VD train vs flight produce?
For the ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD route (501 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 127.8 kg. Taking the train saves 107.3 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 ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD?
Door-to-door travel time from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD:
  • Train: 4h 44m total (4h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 6m total (36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 107 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is ベルヒテスガーデン from ルナン VD?
The straight-line distance from ベルヒテスガーデン to ルナン VD is 501 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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データ最終更新日:2026-02-27