Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa

🇮🇹 La Spezia Central → 🇪🇸 Sevilla Santa Justa · 1 522 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 18m vs 7h 44m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 326 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	7h 14m	1h 48m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 44m +30 min at station	4h 18m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	62,4 kg	388,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€122	~€183
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 325,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 62,4 kg CO2 · Flight: 388,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

62,4 kg

Flight

388,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 14m

Total door-to-door 7h 44m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 48m

Total door-to-door 4h 18m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa?

Flight is faster from La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa, taking 4h 18m door-to-door versus 7h 44m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the La Spezia Central–Sevilla Santa Justa train vs flight produce?

For the La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa route (1522 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 62,4 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 388,1 kg. Taking the train saves 325,7 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 Central to Sevilla Santa Justa?

Door-to-door travel time from La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa:

Train: 7h 44m total (7h 14m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 18m total (1h 48m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa train worth it vs flying?

How far is La Spezia Central from Sevilla Santa Justa?

The straight-line distance from La Spezia Central to Sevilla Santa Justa is 1 522 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.