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Train vs Flight: Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación

🇩🇰 Herning Estación → 🇩🇰 Nykøbing Falster Estación · 238 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación, 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 Nykøbing Falster Estación, saving 51 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 6m 17m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 36m

+30 min at station

2h 47m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

9,8 kg 60,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€19 ~€29
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 50,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 9,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 60,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
9,8 kg
Flight
60,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 6m
Total door-to-door 2h 36m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 17m
Total door-to-door 2h 47m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación?
Train is faster door-to-door from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación. The train takes 2h 36m door-to-door (including 2h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 47m (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Herning Estación–Nykøbing Falster Estación train vs flight produce?
For the Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación route (238 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 9,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 60,7 kg. Taking the train saves 50,9 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 Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación?
Door-to-door travel time from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación:
  • Train: 2h 36m total (2h 6m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 47m total (17m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación, 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 Nykøbing Falster Estación, saving 51 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Herning Estación from Nykøbing Falster Estación?
The straight-line distance from Herning Estación to Nykøbing Falster Estación is 238 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Datos actualizados por última vez: 2026-02-27