Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station

🇮🇹 Potenza Centrale → 🇬🇧 New Cross Station · 1,710 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 31m vs 8h 36m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 366 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	8h 6m	2h 1m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 36m +30 min at station	4h 31m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	70.1 kg	436.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€137	~€205
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 366.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 70.1 kg CO2 · Flight: 436.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

70.1 kg

Flight

436.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 6m

Total door-to-door 8h 36m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h 1m

Total door-to-door 4h 31m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station?

Flight is faster from Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station, taking 4h 31m door-to-door versus 8h 36m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Potenza Centrale–New Cross Station train vs flight produce?

For the Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station route (1710 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 70.1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 436.1 kg. Taking the train saves 366.0 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 Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station?

Door-to-door travel time from Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station:

Train: 8h 36m total (8h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 31m total (2h 1m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station train worth it vs flying?

How far is Potenza Centrale from New Cross Station?

The straight-line distance from Potenza Centrale to New Cross Station is 1,710 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.