Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Estugarda to Brunnen

🇩🇪 Estugarda → 🇨🇭 Brunnen · 203 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Estugarda to Brunnen, 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 Brunnen, saving 44 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 51,8 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 43,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

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

Train
8,3 kg
Flight
51,8 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 Estugarda to Brunnen?
Train is faster door-to-door from Estugarda to Brunnen. 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 Estugarda–Brunnen train vs flight produce?
For the Estugarda to Brunnen route (203 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 51,8 kg. Taking the train saves 43,5 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 Estugarda to Brunnen?
Door-to-door travel time from Estugarda to Brunnen:
  • 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 Estugarda to Brunnen train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Estugarda to Brunnen, 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 Brunnen, saving 44 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Estugarda from Brunnen?
The straight-line distance from Estugarda to Brunnen is 203 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