Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Бубикон to Клотен

🇨🇭 Бубикон → 🇨🇭 Клотен · 27 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Бубикон to Клотен, 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 Клотен, saving 6 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 36m 2m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 6m

+30 min at station

2h 32m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

1,1 kg 6,9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€2 ~€3
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 5,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 1,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 6,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
1,1 kg
Flight
6,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 36m
Total door-to-door 1h 6m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Бубикон to Клотен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Бубикон to Клотен. The train takes 1h 6m door-to-door (including 36m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 32m (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Бубикон–Клотен train vs flight produce?
For the Бубикон to Клотен route (27 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 1,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 6,9 kg. Taking the train saves 5,8 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 Бубикон to Клотен?
Door-to-door travel time from Бубикон to Клотен:
  • Train: 1h 6m total (36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 32m total (2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Бубикон to Клотен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Бубикон to Клотен, 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 Клотен, saving 6 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Бубикон from Клотен?
The straight-line distance from Бубикон to Клотен is 27 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