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Train vs Flight: Andelfingen to Thusis

🇨🇭 Andelfingen → 🇨🇭 Thusis · 115 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Andelfingen to Thusis, 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 Thusis, saving 25 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 6m 9m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 36m

+30 min at station

2h 39m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

4,7 kg 29,3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€9 ~€14
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 24,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 4,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 29,3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
4,7 kg
Flight
29,3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 6m
Total door-to-door 1h 36m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 9m
Total door-to-door 2h 39m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Andelfingen to Thusis?
Train is faster door-to-door from Andelfingen to Thusis. The train takes 1h 36m door-to-door (including 1h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 39m (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Andelfingen–Thusis train vs flight produce?
For the Andelfingen to Thusis route (115 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 4,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 29,3 kg. Taking the train saves 24,6 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 Andelfingen to Thusis?
Door-to-door travel time from Andelfingen to Thusis:
  • Train: 1h 36m total (1h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 39m total (9m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Andelfingen to Thusis train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Andelfingen to Thusis, 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 Thusis, saving 25 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Andelfingen from Thusis?
The straight-line distance from Andelfingen to Thusis is 115 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Veriler son güncelleme: 2026-02-27