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Train vs Flight: Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen

🇳🇱 Amsterdam-Centraal → 🇨🇭 Flüelen · 665 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 47m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 142 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	5h 34m	47m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 4m +30 min at station	3h 17m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	27,3 kg	169,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€53	~€80
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 142,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 169,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

27,3 kg

Flight

169,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 34m

Total door-to-door 6h 4m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 47m

Total door-to-door 3h 17m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen?

Flight is faster from Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen, taking 3h 17m door-to-door versus 6h 4m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Amsterdam-Centraal–Flüelen train vs flight produce?

For the Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen route (665 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 169,6 kg. Taking the train saves 142,3 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 Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen?

Door-to-door travel time from Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen:

Train: 6h 4m total (5h 34m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 17m total (47m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen train worth it vs flying?

How far is Amsterdam-Centraal from Flüelen?

The straight-line distance from Amsterdam-Centraal to Flüelen is 665 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.