Compare Short Haul (<500 km)

Train vs Flight: Palerme to Modugno città

🇮🇹 Palerme → 🇮🇹 Modugno città · 442 km

Verdict

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

For this short-haul route from Palerme to Modugno città, 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 città, saving 95 kg of CO2 compared to flying.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 13m 32m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

2h 43m

+30 min at station

3h 2m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

18,1 kg 112,7 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€35 ~€53
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 94,6 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 18,1 kg CO2 · Flight: 112,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
18,1 kg
Flight
112,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Faster door-to-door
Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 13m
Total door-to-door 2h 43m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 32m
Total door-to-door 3h 2m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Palerme to Modugno città?
Train is faster door-to-door from Palerme to Modugno città. The train takes 2h 43m door-to-door (including 2h 13m journey + 30 min station check-in), while flying takes 3h 2m (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead).
How much CO2 does the Palerme–Modugno città train vs flight produce?
For the Palerme to Modugno città route (442 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 18,1 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 112,7 kg. Taking the train saves 94,6 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 Palerme to Modugno città?
Door-to-door travel time from Palerme to Modugno città:
  • Train: 2h 43m total (2h 13m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 2m total (32m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Palerme to Modugno città train worth it vs flying?
For this short-haul route from Palerme to Modugno città, 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 città, saving 95 kg of CO2 compared to flying.
How far is Palerme from Modugno città?
The straight-line distance from Palerme to Modugno città is 442 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