Compare Medium Haul

Train vs Flight: Estación de Maesteg to Imperia

🇬🇧 Estación de Maesteg → 🇮🇹 Imperia · 1 222 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 23m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Estación de Maesteg to Imperia, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 262 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 50m	1h 27m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	6h 20m +30 min at station	3h 57m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	50,1 kg	311,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€98	~€147
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 261,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 50,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 311,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

50,1 kg

Flight

311,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 50m

Total door-to-door 6h 20m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 27m

Total door-to-door 3h 57m

Train tickets for this route

Estación de Maesteg → Imperia · full route details

View route details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Estación de Maesteg to Imperia?

Flight is faster from Estación de Maesteg to Imperia, taking 3h 57m door-to-door versus 6h 20m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Estación de Maesteg–Imperia train vs flight produce?

For the Estación de Maesteg to Imperia route (1222 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 50,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 311,6 kg. Taking the train saves 261,5 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 Estación de Maesteg to Imperia?

Door-to-door travel time from Estación de Maesteg to Imperia:

Train: 6h 20m total (5h 50m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 57m total (1h 27m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Estación de Maesteg to Imperia train worth it vs flying?

How far is Estación de Maesteg from Imperia?

The straight-line distance from Estación de Maesteg to Imperia is 1 222 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.