Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Dortmund Hbf to Milan

Q: Is train or flight faster from Dortmund Hbf to Milan?

Flight is faster from Dortmund Hbf to Milan, taking 3h 19m door-to-door versus 3h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Dortmund Hbf to Milan?

Door-to-door travel time from Dortmund Hbf to Milan: Train takes 3h 50m total (3h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 19m total (49m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Dortmund Hbf from Milan?

The straight-line distance from Dortmund Hbf to Milan is 683 km (683 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇩🇪 Dortmund Hbf → 🇮🇹 Milan · 683 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 31m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Dortmund Hbf to Milan, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 146 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 20m	49m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 50m +30 min at station	3h 19m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	28.0 kg	174.2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€55	~€82
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 146.2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 28.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 174.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

28.0 kg

Flight

174.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 3h 20m

Total door-to-door 3h 50m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 49m

Total door-to-door 3h 19m

Train tickets for this route

Dortmund Hbf → Milan · full route details

View route details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Dortmund Hbf to Milan?

Flight is faster from Dortmund Hbf to Milan, taking 3h 19m door-to-door versus 3h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Dortmund Hbf–Milan train vs flight produce?

For the Dortmund Hbf to Milan route (683 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 28.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 174.2 kg. Taking the train saves 146.2 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 Dortmund Hbf to Milan?

Door-to-door travel time from Dortmund Hbf to Milan:

Train: 3h 50m total (3h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 19m total (49m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Dortmund Hbf to Milan train worth it vs flying?

How far is Dortmund Hbf from Milan?

The straight-line distance from Dortmund Hbf to Milan is 683 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.