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Train vs Flight: Benevent to Triest

🇮🇹 Benevent → 🇮🇹 Triest · 509 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Benevent to Triest, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 109 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 32m 36m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 2m

+30 min at station

3h 6m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

20,9 kg 129,8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€41 ~€61
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 108,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 20,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 129,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
20,9 kg
Flight
129,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 36m
Total door-to-door 3h 6m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Benevent to Triest?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Benevent to Triest. The train takes 3h 2m and the flight takes 3h 6m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the Benevent–Triest train vs flight produce?
For the Benevent to Triest route (509 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 20,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 129,8 kg. Taking the train saves 108,9 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 Benevent to Triest?
Door-to-door travel time from Benevent to Triest:
  • Train: 3h 2m total (2h 32m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 6m total (36m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Benevent to Triest train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Benevent to Triest, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 109 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is Benevent from Triest?
The straight-line distance from Benevent to Triest is 509 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Daten zuletzt aktualisiert: 2026-02-27