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Train vs Flight: Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad

🇮🇹 Pescara Central → 🇮🇹 Modugno Ciudad · 263 km

Verdict

Train wins door-to-door on this short route — airport overhead makes flying impractical.

For this short-haul route from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Modugno Ciudad, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 23m 19m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

1h 53m

+30 min at station

2h 49m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

10,8 kg 67,1 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€21 ~€32
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 56,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 10,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 67,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
10,8 kg
Flight
67,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 23m
Total door-to-door 1h 53m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 19m
Total door-to-door 2h 49m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad?
Train is faster door-to-door from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad. The train takes 1h 53m door-to-door (including 1h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 49m (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Pescara Central–Modugno Ciudad train vs flight produce?
For the Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad route (263 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 10,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 67,1 kg. Taking the train saves 56,3 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 Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad?
Door-to-door travel time from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad:
  • Train: 1h 53m total (1h 23m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 49m total (19m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad, train is the clear winner. Airport check-in, security, and boarding add over 2.5 hours to your journey. The train departs from the city centre and arrives directly in the heart of Modugno Ciudad, saving 56 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Pescara Central from Modugno Ciudad?
The straight-line distance from Pescara Central to Modugno Ciudad is 263 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Datos actualizados por última vez: 2026-02-27