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Train vs Flight: リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス

🇨🇭 リヒタースヴィル → 🇨🇭 ザルガンス · 59 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス, 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 ザルガンス, saving 13 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 8m 5m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 38m

+30 min at station

2h 35m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2.4 kg 15.0 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€5 ~€7
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 12.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 15.0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2.4 kg
Flight
15.0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 8m
Total door-to-door 1h 38m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 5m
Total door-to-door 2h 35m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス?
Train is faster door-to-door from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス. The train takes 1h 38m door-to-door (including 1h 8m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 35m (5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the リヒタースヴィル–ザルガンス train vs flight produce?
For the リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス route (59 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 15.0 kg. Taking the train saves 12.6 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 リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス?
Door-to-door travel time from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス:
  • Train: 1h 38m total (1h 8m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 35m total (5m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス, 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 ザルガンス, saving 13 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is リヒタースヴィル from ザルガンス?
The straight-line distance from リヒタースヴィル to ザルガンス is 59 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