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Train vs Flight: Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario

🇳🇱 Leyde → 🇮🇹 Orbetello-Monte Argentario · 1 191 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 25m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 255 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	9h 50m	1h 25m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 20m +30 min at station	3h 55m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	48,8 kg	303,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€95	~€143
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 254,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 48,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 303,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

48,8 kg

Flight

303,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 50m

Total door-to-door 10h 20m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 25m

Total door-to-door 3h 55m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario?

Flight is faster from Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario, taking 3h 55m door-to-door versus 10h 20m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Leyde–Orbetello-Monte Argentario train vs flight produce?

For the Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario route (1191 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 48,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 303,7 kg. Taking the train saves 254,9 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 Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario?

Door-to-door travel time from Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario:

Train: 10h 20m total (9h 50m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 55m total (1h 25m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario train worth it vs flying?

How far is Leyde from Orbetello-Monte Argentario?

The straight-line distance from Leyde to Orbetello-Monte Argentario is 1 191 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.