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Train vs Flight: メーレル to フルティゲン

🇨🇭 メーレル → 🇨🇭 フルティゲン · 40 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from メーレル to フルティゲン, 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 フルティゲン, saving 9 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 49m 3m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 19m

+30 min at station

2h 33m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

1.6 kg 10.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€3 ~€5
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 8.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 1.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 10.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
1.6 kg
Flight
10.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 49m
Total door-to-door 1h 19m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 3m
Total door-to-door 2h 33m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from メーレル to フルティゲン?
Train is faster door-to-door from メーレル to フルティゲン. The train takes 1h 19m door-to-door (including 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 33m (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the メーレル–フルティゲン train vs flight produce?
For the メーレル to フルティゲン route (40 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 1.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 10.2 kg. Taking the train saves 8.6 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 メーレル to フルティゲン?
Door-to-door travel time from メーレル to フルティゲン:
  • Train: 1h 19m total (49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 33m total (3m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the メーレル to フルティゲン train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from メーレル to フルティゲン, 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 フルティゲン, saving 9 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is メーレル from フルティゲン?
The straight-line distance from メーレル to フルティゲン is 40 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