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Train vs Flight: Цуоц to Rotkreuz

🇨🇭 Цуоц → 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz · 131 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Цуоц to Rotkreuz, 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 Rotkreuz, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 14m 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 44m

+30 min at station

2h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5,4 kg 33,4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€10 ~€16
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 28,0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 33,4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5,4 kg
Flight
33,4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 14m
Total door-to-door 1h 44m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 10m
Total door-to-door 2h 40m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Цуоц to Rotkreuz?
Train is faster door-to-door from Цуоц to Rotkreuz. The train takes 1h 44m door-to-door (including 1h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Цуоц–Rotkreuz train vs flight produce?
For the Цуоц to Rotkreuz route (131 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 33,4 kg. Taking the train saves 28,0 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 Цуоц to Rotkreuz?
Door-to-door travel time from Цуоц to Rotkreuz:
  • Train: 1h 44m total (1h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Цуоц to Rotkreuz train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Цуоц to Rotkreuz, 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 Rotkreuz, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Цуоц from Rotkreuz?
The straight-line distance from Цуоц to Rotkreuz is 131 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