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Train vs Flight: Фройденштадт to Mendrisio

🇩🇪 Фройденштадт → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio · 291 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio, 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 Mendrisio, saving 62 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 32m 21m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 2m

+30 min at station

2h 51m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

11,9 kg 74,2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€23 ~€35
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 62,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 11,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 74,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
11,9 kg
Flight
74,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 21m
Total door-to-door 2h 51m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio?
Train is faster door-to-door from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio. The train takes 3h 2m door-to-door (including 2h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 51m (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Фройденштадт–Mendrisio train vs flight produce?
For the Фройденштадт to Mendrisio route (291 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 11,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 74,2 kg. Taking the train saves 62,3 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 Фройденштадт to Mendrisio?
Door-to-door travel time from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio:
  • Train: 3h 2m total (2h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 51m total (21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Фройденштадт to Mendrisio train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio, 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 Mendrisio, saving 62 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Фройденштадт from Mendrisio?
The straight-line distance from Фройденштадт to Mendrisio is 291 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