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Train vs Flight: Berna to Estação de Lenzburg

🇨🇭 Berna → 🇨🇭 Estação de Lenzburg · 74 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg, 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 Estação de Lenzburg, saving 16 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 22m 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 52m

+30 min at station

2h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3,0 kg 18,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€6 ~€9
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 15,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 18,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3,0 kg
Flight
18,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 22m
Total door-to-door 1h 52m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg?
Train is faster door-to-door from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg. The train takes 1h 52m door-to-door (including 1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 36m (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Berna–Estação de Lenzburg train vs flight produce?
For the Berna to Estação de Lenzburg route (74 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 18,9 kg. Taking the train saves 15,9 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 Berna to Estação de Lenzburg?
Door-to-door travel time from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg:
  • Train: 1h 52m total (1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 36m total (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Berna to Estação de Lenzburg train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg, 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 Estação de Lenzburg, saving 16 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Berna from Estação de Lenzburg?
The straight-line distance from Berna to Estação de Lenzburg is 74 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Dados atualizados pela última vez em: 2026-02-27