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Train vs Flight: Штансштад to Интерлакен

🇨🇭 Штансштад → 🇨🇭 Интерлакен · 48 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Штансштад 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 10 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 56m 4m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 26m

+30 min at station

2h 34m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

2,0 kg 12,2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€4 ~€6
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 10,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 2,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 12,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
2,0 kg
Flight
12,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 56m
Total door-to-door 1h 26m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 4m
Total door-to-door 2h 34m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Штансштад to Интерлакен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Штансштад to Интерлакен. The train takes 1h 26m door-to-door (including 56m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 34m (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Штансштад–Интерлакен train vs flight produce?
For the Штансштад to Интерлакен route (48 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 2,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 12,2 kg. Taking the train saves 10,2 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 Штансштад to Интерлакен?
Door-to-door travel time from Штансштад to Интерлакен:
  • Train: 1h 26m total (56m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 34m total (4m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Штансштад to Интерлакен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Штансштад 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 10 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Штансштад from Интерлакен?
The straight-line distance from Штансштад to Интерлакен is 48 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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