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Train vs Flight: Renens VD to Бруннен

🇨🇭 Renens VD → 🇨🇭 Бруннен · 163 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Renens VD to Бруннен, 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 Бруннен, saving 35 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 30m 12m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h

+30 min at station

2h 42m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

6,7 kg 41,6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€13 ~€20
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 34,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

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

Train
6,7 kg
Flight
41,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

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

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 12m
Total door-to-door 2h 42m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Renens VD to Бруннен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Renens VD to Бруннен. The train takes 2h door-to-door (including 1h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 42m (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Renens VD–Бруннен train vs flight produce?
For the Renens VD to Бруннен route (163 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 41,6 kg. Taking the train saves 34,9 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 Renens VD to Бруннен?
Door-to-door travel time from Renens VD to Бруннен:
  • Train: 2h total (1h 30m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 42m total (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Renens VD to Бруннен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Renens VD to Бруннен, 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 Бруннен, saving 35 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Renens VD from Бруннен?
The straight-line distance from Renens VD to Бруннен is 163 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