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Train vs Flight: Penge East to Imperia

🇬🇧 Penge East → 🇮🇹 Imperia · 1,031 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 44m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Penge East to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 221 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 4h 57m 1h 13m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

5h 27m

+30 min at station

3h 43m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

42.3 kg 262.9 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€82 ~€124
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 220.6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 42.3 kg CO2 · Flight: 262.9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
42.3 kg
Flight
262.9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 4h 57m
Total door-to-door 5h 27m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 13m
Total door-to-door 3h 43m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Penge East to Imperia?
Flight is faster from Penge East to Imperia, taking 3h 43m door-to-door versus 5h 27m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Penge East–Imperia train vs flight produce?
For the Penge East to Imperia route (1031 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 42.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 262.9 kg. Taking the train saves 220.6 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 Penge East to Imperia?
Door-to-door travel time from Penge East to Imperia:
  • Train: 5h 27m total (4h 57m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 43m total (1h 13m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Penge East to Imperia train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Penge East to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 221 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Penge East from Imperia?
The straight-line distance from Penge East to Imperia is 1,031 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