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Train vs Flight: ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD

🇩🇪 ビーレフェルト → 🇨🇭 ルナン VD · 627 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 31m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 134 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 5h 16m 45m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 46m

+30 min at station

3h 15m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

25.7 kg 159.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€50 ~€75
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 134.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 25.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 159.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
25.7 kg
Flight
159.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 16m
Total door-to-door 5h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 45m
Total door-to-door 3h 15m

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ビーレフェルト → ルナン VD · full route details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD?
Flight is faster from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD, taking 3h 15m door-to-door versus 5h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the ビーレフェルト–ルナン VD train vs flight produce?
For the ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD route (627 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 25.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 159.9 kg. Taking the train saves 134.2 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 ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD?
Door-to-door travel time from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD:
  • Train: 5h 46m total (5h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 15m total (45m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 134 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is ビーレフェルト from ルナン VD?
The straight-line distance from ビーレフェルト to ルナン VD is 627 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