Train from Aigle to Altdorf

🇨🇭 Aigle → 🇨🇭 Altdorf

Straight-line Distance

142 km

ENE (63.4°)

Rail Distance

~185 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~50m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

33.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 36.1 kg

Taking the train saves 33.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Aigle
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Destination

Altdorf

Journey Tips

Aigle to Altdorf, the legendary home of William Tell, is an all-Swiss journey via Lausanne, Bern or Zürich and the Gotthard main line. Allow around 3.5–4 hours with connections.

Scenic Highlight

Altdorf sits at the head of Lake Lucerne where the Reuss river enters; the Uri Alps rising steeply behind the town create a theatrical backdrop to this Tell-country town.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers the entire journey. The William Tell statue in Altdorf's town square and the Tell Museum make this a rewarding cultural stop on any Swiss rail itinerary.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Altdorf

🇨🇭 Bellinzona 82 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 123 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 81 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 24 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 km

Also from Aigle

🇨🇭 Sion 32 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 44 km 🇨🇭 Thalwil 163 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 194 km 🇨🇭 Uznach 184 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Aigle to Altdorf takes approximately 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~185 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Aigle to Altdorf is approximately 185 km (142 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Aigle to Altdorf emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO2, compared to 36.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 33.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Aigle to Altdorf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Aigle and Altdorf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27