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Train vs Flight: 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오

🇨🇭 슈쿠올타라스프 → 🇨🇭 멘드리시오 · 144 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오, 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 멘드리시오, saving 31 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 20m 11m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 50m

+30 min at station

2h 41m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5.9 kg 36.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€12 ~€17
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 30.8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.9 kg CO2 · Flight: 36.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5.9 kg
Flight
36.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 20m
Total door-to-door 1h 50m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 11m
Total door-to-door 2h 41m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오?
Train is faster door-to-door from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오. The train takes 1h 50m door-to-door (including 1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 41m (11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 슈쿠올타라스프–멘드리시오 train vs flight produce?
For the 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오 route (144 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 36.7 kg. Taking the train saves 30.8 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 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오?
Door-to-door travel time from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오:
  • Train: 1h 50m total (1h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 41m total (11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오, 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 멘드리시오, saving 31 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 슈쿠올타라스프 from 멘드리시오?
The straight-line distance from 슈쿠올타라스프 to 멘드리시오 is 144 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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