Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: ダボス to メンドリシオ

🇨🇭 ダボス → 🇨🇭 メンドリシオ · 124 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from ダボス to メンドリシオ, 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 メンドリシオ, saving 26 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 10m 9m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 40m

+30 min at station

2h 39m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5.1 kg 31.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€10 ~€15
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 26.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 31.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5.1 kg
Flight
31.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 10m
Total door-to-door 1h 40m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 9m
Total door-to-door 2h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ダボス to メンドリシオ?
Train is faster door-to-door from ダボス to メンドリシオ. The train takes 1h 40m door-to-door (including 1h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 39m (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the ダボス–メンドリシオ train vs flight produce?
For the ダボス to メンドリシオ route (124 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 31.6 kg. Taking the train saves 26.5 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 ダボス to メンドリシオ?
Door-to-door travel time from ダボス to メンドリシオ:
  • Train: 1h 40m total (1h 10m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 39m total (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the ダボス to メンドリシオ train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from ダボス to メンドリシオ, 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 メンドリシオ, saving 26 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is ダボス from メンドリシオ?
The straight-line distance from ダボス to メンドリシオ is 124 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