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Train vs Flight: Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação

🇨🇭 Estação de Frauenfeld → 🇨🇭 Uzwil Estação · 22 km

Verdict

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

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

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 45m 2m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 15m

+30 min at station

2h 32m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

0,9 kg 5,6 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 4,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 0,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 5,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
0,9 kg
Flight
5,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 45m
Total door-to-door 1h 15m

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 Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação?
Train is faster door-to-door from Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação. The train takes 1h 15m door-to-door (including 45m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 32m (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Estação de Frauenfeld–Uzwil Estação train vs flight produce?
For the Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação route (22 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 0,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 5,6 kg. Taking the train saves 4,7 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 Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação?
Door-to-door travel time from Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação:
  • Train: 1h 15m total (45m 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 Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação, 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 Uzwil Estação, saving 5 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Estação de Frauenfeld from Uzwil Estação?
The straight-line distance from Estação de Frauenfeld to Uzwil Estação is 22 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