Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Ульм to Флюйлен

🇩🇪 Ульм → 🇨🇭 Флюйлен · 195 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Ульм to Флюйлен, 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 Флюйлен, saving 42 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 45m 14m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 15m

+30 min at station

2h 44m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

8,0 kg 49,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€16 ~€23
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 41,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 8,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 49,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
8,0 kg
Flight
49,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 45m
Total door-to-door 2h 15m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 14m
Total door-to-door 2h 44m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ульм to Флюйлен?
Train is faster door-to-door from Ульм to Флюйлен. The train takes 2h 15m door-to-door (including 1h 45m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 44m (14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Ульм–Флюйлен train vs flight produce?
For the Ульм to Флюйлен route (195 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 8,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 49,7 kg. Taking the train saves 41,7 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 Ульм to Флюйлен?
Door-to-door travel time from Ульм to Флюйлен:
  • Train: 2h 15m total (1h 45m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 44m total (14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Ульм to Флюйлен train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Ульм to Флюйлен, 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 Флюйлен, saving 42 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Ульм from Флюйлен?
The straight-line distance from Ульм to Флюйлен is 195 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