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Train vs Flight: 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆

🇩🇪 兰茨胡特 → 🇩🇪 乌尔姆 · 160 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆, 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 乌尔姆, saving 34 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 55m 12m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 25m

+30 min at station

2h 42m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

6.6 kg 40.8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€13 ~€19
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 34.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 6.6 kg CO2 · Flight: 40.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
6.6 kg
Flight
40.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 55m
Total door-to-door 1h 25m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 12m
Total door-to-door 2h 42m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆?
Train is faster door-to-door from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆. The train takes 1h 25m door-to-door (including 55m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 42m (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 兰茨胡特–乌尔姆 train vs flight produce?
For the 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆 route (160 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 6.6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 40.8 kg. Taking the train saves 34.2 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 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆?
Door-to-door travel time from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆:
  • Train: 1h 25m total (55m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 42m total (12m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆, 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 乌尔姆, saving 34 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 兰茨胡特 from 乌尔姆?
The straight-line distance from 兰茨胡特 to 乌尔姆 is 160 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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数据最后更新:2026-02-27