Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Обисон to Базель

🇫🇷 Обисон → 🇨🇭 Базель · 449 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Обисон to Базель, 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 Базель, saving 96 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 49m 32m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 19m

+30 min at station

3h 2m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

18,4 kg 114,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€36 ~€54
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 96,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 18,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 114,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
18,4 kg
Flight
114,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 49m
Total door-to-door 4h 19m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Обисон to Базель?
Train is faster door-to-door from Обисон to Базель. The train takes 4h 19m door-to-door (including 3h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 2m (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Обисон–Базель train vs flight produce?
For the Обисон to Базель route (449 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 18,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 114,5 kg. Taking the train saves 96,1 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 Обисон to Базель?
Door-to-door travel time from Обисон to Базель:
  • Train: 4h 19m total (3h 49m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 2m total (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Обисон to Базель train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Обисон to Базель, 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 Базель, saving 96 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Обисон from Базель?
The straight-line distance from Обисон to Базель is 449 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