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Train vs Flight: ザーネン to ロカルノ

🇨🇭 ザーネン → 🇨🇭 ロカルノ · 123 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from ザーネン to ロカルノ, 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 ロカルノ, 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

5.0 kg 31.4 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 26.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 31.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5.0 kg
Flight
31.4 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 ザーネン to ロカルノ?
Train is faster door-to-door from ザーネン to ロカルノ. 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 ザーネン–ロカルノ train vs flight produce?
For the ザーネン to ロカルノ route (123 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 31.4 kg. Taking the train saves 26.4 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 ザーネン to ロカルノ?
Door-to-door travel time from ザーネン to ロカルノ:
  • 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 ザーネン to ロカルノ train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from ザーネン to ロカルノ, 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 ロカルノ, saving 26 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is ザーネン from ロカルノ?
The straight-line distance from ザーネン to ロカルノ is 123 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