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Train vs Flight: Viena to Estação de Muttenz

Q: Is train or flight faster from Viena to Estação de Muttenz?

Flight is faster from Viena to Estação de Muttenz, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 6h for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Viena to Estação de Muttenz?

Door-to-door travel time from Viena to Estação de Muttenz: Train takes 6h total (5h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

🇦🇹 Viena → 🇨🇭 Estação de Muttenz · 655 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 43m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Viena to Estação de Muttenz, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 140 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	5h 30m	47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h +30 min at station	3h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	26,9 kg	167,0 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€52	~€79
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 140,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 26,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 167,0 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

26,9 kg

Flight

167,0 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 30m

Total door-to-door 6h

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 47m

Total door-to-door 3h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Viena to Estação de Muttenz?

Flight is faster from Viena to Estação de Muttenz, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 6h for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Viena–Estação de Muttenz train vs flight produce?

For the Viena to Estação de Muttenz route (655 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 26,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 167,0 kg. Taking the train saves 140,1 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 Viena to Estação de Muttenz?

Door-to-door travel time from Viena to Estação de Muttenz:

Train: 6h total (5h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Viena to Estação de Muttenz train worth it vs flying?

How far is Viena from Estação de Muttenz?

The straight-line distance from Viena to Estação de Muttenz is 655 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.