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Train vs Flight: Ольтен to Ваттвиль

🇨🇭 Ольтен → 🇨🇭 Ваттвиль · 89 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Ольтен to Ваттвиль, 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 Ваттвиль, saving 19 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 54m 7m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 24m

+30 min at station

2h 37m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

3,6 kg 22,7 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 19,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 3,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 22,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
3,6 kg
Flight
22,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 54m
Total door-to-door 1h 24m

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 Ольтен to Ваттвиль?
Train is faster door-to-door from Ольтен to Ваттвиль. The train takes 1h 24m door-to-door (including 54m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 37m (7m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Ольтен–Ваттвиль train vs flight produce?
For the Ольтен to Ваттвиль route (89 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 3,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 22,7 kg. Taking the train saves 19,1 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 Ольтен to Ваттвиль?
Door-to-door travel time from Ольтен to Ваттвиль:
  • Train: 1h 24m total (54m 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 Ольтен to Ваттвиль train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Ольтен to Ваттвиль, 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 Ваттвиль, saving 19 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Ольтен from Ваттвиль?
The straight-line distance from Ольтен to Ваттвиль is 89 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