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Train vs Flight: Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central

Q: Is train or flight faster from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central?

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door travel time from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central. The train takes 3h 27m and the flight takes 3h 13m door-to-door. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

🇮🇹 Modugno Ciudad → 🇮🇹 Pisa Central · 599 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 128 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

	Train	Flight
Journey time	2h 57m	43m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	3h 27m +30 min at station	3h 13m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	24,6 kg	152,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€48	~€72
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 128,1 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 24,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 152,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

24,6 kg

Flight

152,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 2h 57m

Total door-to-door 3h 27m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 43m

Total door-to-door 3h 13m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central?

Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central. The train takes 3h 27m and the flight takes 3h 13m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.

How much CO2 does the Modugno Ciudad–Pisa Central train vs flight produce?

For the Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central route (599 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 24,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 152,7 kg. Taking the train saves 128,1 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 Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central:

Train: 3h 27m total (2h 57m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 13m total (43m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Modugno Ciudad from Pisa Central?

The straight-line distance from Modugno Ciudad to Pisa Central is 599 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.