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Train vs Flight: Flums to Morges

Q: Is train or flight faster from Flums to Morges?

Train is faster door-to-door from Flums to Morges. The train takes 2h 31m door-to-door (including 2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 47m (including 17m flight + 2.5 hours at the airport).

Q: How much CO2 does the Flums-Morges train vs flight produce?

For the Flums to Morges route (227 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 9.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 57.9 kg. Taking the train saves 48.6 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km incl. radiative forcing).

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Flums to Morges?

Door-to-door travel time from Flums to Morges: Train takes 2h 31m total (2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 2h 47m total (17m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: Is the Flums to Morges train worth it vs flying?

For this short-haul route from Flums to Morges, 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 Morges, saving 49 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Q: How far is Flums from Morges?

The straight-line distance from Flums to Morges is 227 km (227 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇨🇭 Flums → 🇨🇭 Morges · 227 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Flums to Morges, 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 Morges, saving 49 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

	Train ✓	Flight
Journey time	2h 1m	17m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	2h 31m +30 min at station	2h 47m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	9.3 kg	57.9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€18	~€27
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 48.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 9.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 57.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

9.3 kg

Flight

57.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 1m

Total door-to-door 2h 31m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 17m

Total door-to-door 2h 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Flums to Morges?

Train is faster door-to-door from Flums to Morges. The train takes 2h 31m door-to-door (including 2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 47m (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).

How much CO2 does the Flums–Morges train vs flight produce?

For the Flums to Morges route (227 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 9.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 57.9 kg. Taking the train saves 48.6 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 Flums to Morges?

Door-to-door travel time from Flums to Morges:

Train: 2h 31m total (2h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 2h 47m total (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Flums to Morges train worth it vs flying?

How far is Flums from Morges?

The straight-line distance from Flums to Morges is 227 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.