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Train vs Flight: Ле-Локль to Андерматт

Q: Is train or flight faster from Ле-Локль to Андерматт?

Train is faster door-to-door from Ле-Локль to Андерматт. The train takes 1h 52m door-to-door (including 1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 41m (including 11m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Ле-Локль-Андерматт train vs flight produce?

For the Ле-Локль to Андерматт route (148 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 37,7 kg. Taking the train saves 31,6 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Ле-Локль to Андерматт?

Door-to-door travel time from Ле-Локль to Андерматт: Train takes 1h 52m total (1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 41m total (11m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Ле-Локль to Андерматт train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Ле-Локль to Андерматт, 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 Андерматт, saving 32 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Ле-Локль from Андерматт?

The straight-line distance from Ле-Локль to Андерматт is 148 km (148 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇨🇭 Ле-Локль → 🇨🇭 Андерматт · 148 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Ле-Локль to Андерматт, 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 Андерматт, saving 32 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	1h 22m	11m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	1h 52m +30 min at station	2h 41m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	6,1 kg	37,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€12	~€18
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 31,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 6,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 37,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

6,1 kg

Flight

37,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 1h 22m

Total door-to-door 1h 52m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 11m

Total door-to-door 2h 41m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ле-Локль to Андерматт?

Train is faster door-to-door from Ле-Локль to Андерматт. The train takes 1h 52m door-to-door (including 1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 41m (11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Ле-Локль–Андерматт train vs flight produce?

For the Ле-Локль to Андерматт route (148 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 37,7 kg. Taking the train saves 31,6 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 Ле-Локль to Андерматт?

Door-to-door travel time from Ле-Локль to Андерматт:

Train: 1h 52m total (1h 22m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 41m total (11m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Ле-Локль to Андерматт train worth it vs flying?

How far is Ле-Локль from Андерматт?

The straight-line distance from Ле-Локль to Андерматт is 148 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.