Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Kerzers to Зарганс

🇨🇭 Kerzers → 🇨🇭 Зарганс · 171 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Kerzers to Зарганс, 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 Зарганс, saving 37 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 33m 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 3m

+30 min at station

2h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

7,0 kg 43,6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€14 ~€21
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 36,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 7,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 43,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
7,0 kg
Flight
43,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 33m
Total door-to-door 2h 3m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Kerzers to Зарганс?
Train is faster door-to-door from Kerzers to Зарганс. The train takes 2h 3m door-to-door (including 1h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 43m (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Kerzers–Зарганс train vs flight produce?
For the Kerzers to Зарганс route (171 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 7,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 43,6 kg. Taking the train saves 36,6 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 Kerzers to Зарганс?
Door-to-door travel time from Kerzers to Зарганс:
  • Train: 2h 3m total (1h 33m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 43m total (13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Kerzers to Зарганс train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Kerzers to Зарганс, 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 Зарганс, saving 37 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Kerzers from Зарганс?
The straight-line distance from Kerzers to Зарганс is 171 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