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Train vs Flight: Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce

🇨🇭 Unterterzen → 🇮🇹 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce · 444 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Unterterzen 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 95 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 3h 46m 32m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 16m

+30 min at station

3h 2m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

18.2 kg 113.2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€36 ~€53
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 95.0 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 18.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 113.2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
18.2 kg
Flight
113.2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 46m
Total door-to-door 4h 16m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Train is faster door-to-door from Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce. The train takes 4h 16m door-to-door (including 3h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 2m (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Unterterzen–Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train vs flight produce?
For the Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce route (444 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 18.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 113.2 kg. Taking the train saves 95.0 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 Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Door-to-door travel time from Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce:
  • Train: 4h 16m total (3h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 2m total (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Unterterzen 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 95 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Unterterzen from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
The straight-line distance from Unterterzen to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce is 444 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