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Train vs Flight: Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon

🇨🇭 Estação de Degersheim → 🇨🇭 Estação de Arbon · 23 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon, 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 Arbon, saving 5 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 46m 2m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 16m

+30 min at station

2h 32m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

0,9 kg 5,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€2 ~€3
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 5,0 kg CO2 — 85% less than flying

Train: 0,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 5,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
0,9 kg
Flight
5,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 46m
Total door-to-door 1h 16m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 2m
Total door-to-door 2h 32m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon?
Train is faster door-to-door from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon. The train takes 1h 16m door-to-door (including 46m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 32m (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Estação de Degersheim–Estação de Arbon train vs flight produce?
For the Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon route (23 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 5,9 kg. Taking the train saves 5,0 kg of CO2 — a 85% 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 Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon?
Door-to-door travel time from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon:
  • Train: 1h 16m total (46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 32m total (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon, 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 Arbon, saving 5 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Estação de Degersheim from Estação de Arbon?
The straight-line distance from Estação de Degersheim to Estação de Arbon is 23 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