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Train vs Flight: Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce

🇮🇹 Milan → 🇮🇹 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce · 368 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, 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 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 1h 52m 26m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 22m

+30 min at station

2h 56m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

15,1 kg 93,8 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€29 ~€44
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 78,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 15,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 93,8 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
15,1 kg
Flight
93,8 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 1h 52m
Total door-to-door 2h 22m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 26m
Total door-to-door 2h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Train is faster door-to-door from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce. The train takes 2h 22m door-to-door (including 1h 52m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 2h 56m (26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Milan–Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train vs flight produce?
For the Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce route (368 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 15,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 93,8 kg. Taking the train saves 78,7 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 Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
Door-to-door travel time from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce:
  • Train: 2h 22m total (1h 52m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 2h 56m total (26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, 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 Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce, saving 79 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Milan from Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce?
The straight-line distance from Milan to Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce is 368 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Données mises à jour le : 2026-02-27