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Train vs Flight: Epsom Station to Venice

🇬🇧 Epsom Station → 🇮🇹 Venice · 1,135 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Epsom Station to Venice, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 243 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 5h 26m 1h 21m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 56m

+30 min at station

3h 51m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

46.5 kg 289.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€91 ~€136
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 242.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 46.5 kg CO2 · Flight: 289.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
46.5 kg
Flight
289.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 5h 26m
Total door-to-door 5h 56m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 21m
Total door-to-door 3h 51m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Epsom Station to Venice?
Flight is faster from Epsom Station to Venice, taking 3h 51m door-to-door versus 5h 56m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Epsom Station–Venice train vs flight produce?
For the Epsom Station to Venice route (1135 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 46.5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 289.4 kg. Taking the train saves 242.9 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 Epsom Station to Venice?
Door-to-door travel time from Epsom Station to Venice:
  • Train: 5h 56m total (5h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 51m total (1h 21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Epsom Station to Venice train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Epsom Station to Venice, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 243 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Epsom Station from Venice?
The straight-line distance from Epsom Station to Venice is 1,135 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