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Train vs Flight: ボーフム to シオン

🇩🇪 ボーフム → 🇨🇭 シオン · 584 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 13m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from ボーフム to シオン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 125 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 55m 42m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 25m

+30 min at station

3h 12m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

23.9 kg 148.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€47 ~€70
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 125.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 23.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 148.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
23.9 kg
Flight
148.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 55m
Total door-to-door 5h 25m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 42m
Total door-to-door 3h 12m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ボーフム to シオン?
Flight is faster from ボーフム to シオン, taking 3h 12m door-to-door versus 5h 25m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the ボーフム–シオン train vs flight produce?
For the ボーフム to シオン route (584 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 148.9 kg. Taking the train saves 125.0 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 ボーフム to シオン?
Door-to-door travel time from ボーフム to シオン:
  • Train: 5h 25m total (4h 55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 12m total (42m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ボーフム to シオン train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from ボーフム to シオン, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 125 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is ボーフム from シオン?
The straight-line distance from ボーフム to シオン is 584 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