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Train vs Flight: Seville to Imperia

🇪🇸 Seville → 🇮🇹 Imperia · 1,383 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 57m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Seville to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 296 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 6h 35m 1h 38m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

7h 5m

+30 min at station

4h 8m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

56.7 kg 352.7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€111 ~€166
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 296.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 56.7 kg CO2 · Flight: 352.7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
56.7 kg
Flight
352.7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 6h 35m
Total door-to-door 7h 5m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 1h 38m
Total door-to-door 4h 8m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Seville to Imperia?
Flight is faster from Seville to Imperia, taking 4h 8m door-to-door versus 7h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Seville–Imperia train vs flight produce?
For the Seville to Imperia route (1383 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 56.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 352.7 kg. Taking the train saves 296.0 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 Seville to Imperia?
Door-to-door travel time from Seville to Imperia:
  • Train: 7h 5m total (6h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 4h 8m total (1h 38m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Seville to Imperia train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Seville to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 296 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Seville from Imperia?
The straight-line distance from Seville to Imperia is 1,383 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