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Train vs Flight: ルナン VD to アルトドルフ

Q: Is train or flight faster from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ?

Train is faster door-to-door from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ. The train takes 1h 58m door-to-door (including 1h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 42m (including 12m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the ルナン VD-アルトドルフ train vs flight produce?

For the ルナン VD to アルトドルフ route (161 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 41.1 kg. Taking the train saves 34.5 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight ルナン VD to アルトドルフ?

Door-to-door travel time from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ: Train takes 1h 58m total (1h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 42m total (12m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the ルナン VD to アルトドルフ train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ, 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 アルトドルフ, saving 34 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is ルナン VD from アルトドルフ?

The straight-line distance from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ is 161 km (161 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇨🇭 ルナン VD → 🇨🇭 アルトドルフ · 161 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ, 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 アルトドルフ, saving 34 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 28m	12m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	1h 58m +30 min at station	2h 42m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	6.6 kg	41.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€13	~€19
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 34.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 6.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 41.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

6.6 kg

Flight

41.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 28m

Total door-to-door 1h 58m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 12m

Total door-to-door 2h 42m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ?

Train is faster door-to-door from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ. The train takes 1h 58m door-to-door (including 1h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 42m (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the ルナン VD–アルトドルフ train vs flight produce?

For the ルナン VD to アルトドルフ route (161 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 41.1 kg. Taking the train saves 34.5 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 ルナン VD to アルトドルフ?

Door-to-door travel time from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ:

Train: 1h 58m total (1h 28m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 42m total (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the ルナン VD to アルトドルフ train worth it vs flying?

How far is ルナン VD from アルトドルフ?

The straight-line distance from ルナン VD to アルトドルフ is 161 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.