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Train vs Flight: Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central

🇳🇱 Leiden Lammenschans → 🇮🇹 Pisa Central · 1 036 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 5h 21m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 222 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	8h 35m	1h 14m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	9h 5m +30 min at station	3h 44m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	42,5 kg	264,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€83	~€124
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 221,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 42,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 264,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

42,5 kg

Flight

264,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 35m

Total door-to-door 9h 5m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 14m

Total door-to-door 3h 44m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central?

Flight is faster from Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central, taking 3h 44m door-to-door versus 9h 5m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Leiden Lammenschans–Pisa Central train vs flight produce?

For the Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central route (1036 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 42,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 264,2 kg. Taking the train saves 221,7 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 Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central:

Train: 9h 5m total (8h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 44m total (1h 14m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Leiden Lammenschans from Pisa Central?

The straight-line distance from Leiden Lammenschans to Pisa Central is 1 036 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.