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Train vs Flight: Бар-сюр-Об to Базель

🇫🇷 Бар-сюр-Об → 🇨🇭 Базель · 228 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Бар-сюр-Об 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 49 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 1m 17m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 31m

+30 min at station

2h 47m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

9,3 kg 58,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€18 ~€27
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 48,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 9,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 58,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
9,3 kg
Flight
58,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 1m
Total door-to-door 2h 31m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 17m
Total door-to-door 2h 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Бар-сюр-Об to Базель?
Train is faster door-to-door from Бар-сюр-Об to Базель. The train takes 2h 31m door-to-door (including 2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 47m (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Бар-сюр-Об–Базель train vs flight produce?
For the Бар-сюр-Об to Базель route (228 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 9,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 58,1 kg. Taking the train saves 48,8 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 Бар-сюр-Об to Базель?
Door-to-door travel time from Бар-сюр-Об to Базель:
  • Train: 2h 31m total (2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 47m total (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Бар-сюр-Об to Базель train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Бар-сюр-Об 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 49 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Бар-сюр-Об from Базель?
The straight-line distance from Бар-сюр-Об to Базель is 228 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