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Train vs Flight: Лахен to Интерлакен

🇨🇭 Лахен → 🇨🇭 Интерлакен · 93 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Лахен to Интерлакен, 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 Интерлакен, saving 20 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 55m 7m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 25m

+30 min at station

2h 37m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3,8 kg 23,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€7 ~€11
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 19,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 23,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3,8 kg
Flight
23,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 55m
Total door-to-door 1h 25m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 7m
Total door-to-door 2h 37m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Лахен to Интерлакен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Лахен to Интерлакен. The train takes 1h 25m door-to-door (including 55m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 37m (7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Лахен–Интерлакен train vs flight produce?
For the Лахен to Интерлакен route (93 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 23,7 kg. Taking the train saves 19,9 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 Лахен to Интерлакен?
Door-to-door travel time from Лахен to Интерлакен:
  • Train: 1h 25m total (55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 37m total (7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Лахен to Интерлакен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Лахен to Интерлакен, 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 Интерлакен, saving 20 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Лахен from Интерлакен?
The straight-line distance from Лахен to Интерлакен is 93 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