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Train vs Flight: São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz

🇨🇭 São Moritz → 🇨🇭 Estação de Muttenz · 202 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz, 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 Muttenz, saving 43 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 49m 15m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 19m

+30 min at station

2h 45m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

8,3 kg 51,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€16 ~€24
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 43,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 51,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
8,3 kg
Flight
51,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 49m
Total door-to-door 2h 19m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 15m
Total door-to-door 2h 45m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz?
Train is faster door-to-door from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz. The train takes 2h 19m door-to-door (including 1h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 45m (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the São Moritz–Estação de Muttenz train vs flight produce?
For the São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz route (202 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 51,5 kg. Taking the train saves 43,2 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 São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz?
Door-to-door travel time from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz:
  • Train: 2h 19m total (1h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 45m total (15m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz, 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 Muttenz, saving 43 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is São Moritz from Estação de Muttenz?
The straight-line distance from São Moritz to Estação de Muttenz is 202 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