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Train vs Flight: Modugno città to Igea Marina

🇮🇹 Modugno città → 🇮🇹 Igea Marina · 488 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Modugno città to Igea Marina, 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 Igea Marina, saving 104 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 26m 35m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 56m

+30 min at station

3h 5m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

20.0 kg 124.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€39 ~€59
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 104.4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 20.0 kg CO2 · Flight: 124.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
20.0 kg
Flight
124.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 26m
Total door-to-door 2h 56m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 35m
Total door-to-door 3h 5m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Modugno città to Igea Marina?
Train is faster door-to-door from Modugno città to Igea Marina. The train takes 2h 56m door-to-door (including 2h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 5m (35m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Modugno città–Igea Marina train vs flight produce?
For the Modugno città to Igea Marina route (488 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20.0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 124.4 kg. Taking the train saves 104.4 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 Modugno città to Igea Marina?
Door-to-door travel time from Modugno città to Igea Marina:
  • Train: 2h 56m total (2h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 5m total (35m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Modugno città to Igea Marina train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Modugno città to Igea Marina, 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 Igea Marina, saving 104 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Modugno città from Igea Marina?
The straight-line distance from Modugno città to Igea Marina is 488 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