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Train vs Flight: 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆

🇩🇪 门兴格拉德巴赫 → 🇩🇪 乌尔姆 · 401 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from 门兴格拉德巴赫 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 86 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 2m 29m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 32m

+30 min at station

2h 59m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

16.4 kg 102.3 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€32 ~€48
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 85.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 16.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 102.3 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
16.4 kg
Flight
102.3 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 2m
Total door-to-door 2h 32m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 29m
Total door-to-door 2h 59m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆?
Train is faster door-to-door from 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆. The train takes 2h 32m door-to-door (including 2h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 59m (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the 门兴格拉德巴赫–乌尔姆 train vs flight produce?
For the 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆 route (401 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 16.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 102.3 kg. Taking the train saves 85.9 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 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆?
Door-to-door travel time from 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆:
  • Train: 2h 32m total (2h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 59m total (29m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆 train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from 门兴格拉德巴赫 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 86 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is 门兴格拉德巴赫 from 乌尔姆?
The straight-line distance from 门兴格拉德巴赫 to 乌尔姆 is 401 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