Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale

🇮🇹 Bari Centrale → 🇮🇹 La Spezia Centrale · 666 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 28m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale, 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 3h 16m 48m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 46m

+30 min at station

3h 18m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

27.3 kg 169.8 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 142.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 27.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 169.8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
27.3 kg
Flight
169.8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 16m
Total door-to-door 3h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 48m
Total door-to-door 3h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale?
Flight is faster from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale, taking 3h 18m door-to-door versus 3h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Bari Centrale–La Spezia Centrale train vs flight produce?
For the Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale route (666 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 27.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 169.8 kg. Taking the train saves 142.5 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 Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale?
Door-to-door travel time from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale:
  • Train: 3h 46m total (3h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 18m total (48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale, 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.
How far is Bari Centrale from La Spezia Centrale?
The straight-line distance from Bari Centrale to La Spezia Centrale is 666 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27