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Train vs Flight: La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar

🇮🇹 La Spezia Centrale → 🇪🇸 Segovia Guiomar · 1.193 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 17m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 255 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	5h 42m	1h 25m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 12m +30 min at station	3h 55m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	48,9 kg	304,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€95	~€143
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 255,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 48,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 304,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

48,9 kg

Flight

304,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 42m

Total door-to-door 6h 12m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 25m

Total door-to-door 3h 55m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar?

Flight is faster from La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar, taking 3h 55m door-to-door versus 6h 12m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the La Spezia Centrale–Segovia Guiomar train vs flight produce?

For the La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar route (1193 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 48,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 304,2 kg. Taking the train saves 255,3 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 La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar?

Door-to-door travel time from La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar:

Train: 6h 12m total (5h 42m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 55m total (1h 25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar train worth it vs flying?

How far is La Spezia Centrale from Segovia Guiomar?

The straight-line distance from La Spezia Centrale to Segovia Guiomar is 1.193 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.