Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Palermo Central to Sevilla Santa Justa

🇮🇹 Palermo Central → 🇪🇸 Sevilla Santa Justa · 1 699 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 30m vs 8h 33m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Palermo 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 364 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	8h 3m	2h
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 33m +30 min at station	4h 30m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	69,7 kg	433,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€136	~€204
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 363,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 69,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 433,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

69,7 kg

Flight

433,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 3m

Total door-to-door 8h 33m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h

Total door-to-door 4h 30m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Palermo Central to Sevilla Santa Justa, taking 4h 30m door-to-door versus 8h 33m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Palermo Central to Sevilla Santa Justa route (1699 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 69,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 433,2 kg. Taking the train saves 363,5 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 Palermo Central to Sevilla Santa Justa?

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

Train: 8h 33m total (8h 3m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 30m total (2h flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Palermo Central from Sevilla Santa Justa?

The straight-line distance from Palermo Central to Sevilla Santa Justa is 1 699 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.