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Train vs Flight: Эгль to Интерлакен

🇨🇭 Эгль → 🇨🇭 Интерлакен · 81 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Эгль to Интерлакен, 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 Интерлакен, saving 17 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 49m 6m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 19m

+30 min at station

2h 36m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3,3 kg 20,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€6 ~€10
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 17,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 20,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3,3 kg
Flight
20,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

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

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Эгль to Интерлакен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Эгль to Интерлакен. The train takes 1h 19m door-to-door (including 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 36m (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Эгль–Интерлакен train vs flight produce?
For the Эгль to Интерлакен route (81 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 20,7 kg. Taking the train saves 17,4 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 Эгль to Интерлакен?
Door-to-door travel time from Эгль to Интерлакен:
  • Train: 1h 19m total (49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 36m total (6m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Эгль to Интерлакен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Эгль to Интерлакен, 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 Интерлакен, saving 17 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Эгль from Интерлакен?
The straight-line distance from Эгль to Интерлакен is 81 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Данные последнего обновления: 2026-02-27