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Train vs Flight: Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce

🇮🇹 Prato Centrale → 🇮🇹 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce · 131 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, 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 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 46m 10m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 16m

+30 min at station

2h 40m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

5.4 kg 33.4 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€10 ~€16
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 28.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 5.4 kg CO2 · Flight: 33.4 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
5.4 kg
Flight
33.4 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 46m
Total door-to-door 1h 16m

Flight

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Train is faster door-to-door from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce. The train takes 1h 16m door-to-door (including 46m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 40m (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Prato Centrale–Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train vs flight produce?
For the Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce route (131 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 5.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 33.4 kg. Taking the train saves 28.0 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 Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Door-to-door travel time from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce:
  • Train: 1h 16m total (46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 40m total (10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, 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 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, saving 28 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Prato Centrale from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
The straight-line distance from Prato Centrale to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce is 131 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