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Train vs Flight: Modugno città to Trieste Centrale

🇮🇹 Modugno città → 🇮🇹 Trieste Centrale · 563 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 120 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 47m 40m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 17m

+30 min at station

3h 10m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

23.1 kg 143.6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€45 ~€68
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 120.5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 23.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 143.6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
23.1 kg
Flight
143.6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 47m
Total door-to-door 3h 17m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 40m
Total door-to-door 3h 10m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale. The train takes 3h 17m and the flight takes 3h 10m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the Modugno città–Trieste Centrale train vs flight produce?
For the Modugno città to Trieste Centrale route (563 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 23.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 143.6 kg. Taking the train saves 120.5 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 Modugno città to Trieste Centrale?
Door-to-door travel time from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale:
  • Train: 3h 17m total (2h 47m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 10m total (40m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Modugno città to Trieste Centrale train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 120 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is Modugno città from Trieste Centrale?
The straight-line distance from Modugno città to Trieste Centrale is 563 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