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Train vs Flight: Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt

🇩🇪 Gelsenkirchen Central → 🇨🇭 Andermatt · 552 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 118 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	4h 39m	39m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 9m +30 min at station	3h 9m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	22,6 kg	140,8 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€44	~€66
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 118,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 22,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 140,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

22,6 kg

Flight

140,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 4h 39m

Total door-to-door 5h 9m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 39m

Total door-to-door 3h 9m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt?

Flight is faster from Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt, taking 3h 9m door-to-door versus 5h 9m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Gelsenkirchen Central–Andermatt train vs flight produce?

For the Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt route (552 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 22,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 140,8 kg. Taking the train saves 118,2 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 Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt?

Door-to-door travel time from Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt:

Train: 5h 9m total (4h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 9m total (39m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt train worth it vs flying?

How far is Gelsenkirchen Central from Andermatt?

The straight-line distance from Gelsenkirchen Central to Andermatt is 552 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.