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Train vs Flight: Montluçon to Milão

🇫🇷 Montluçon → 🇮🇹 Milão · 520 km

Verdict

Train and flight are similar in door-to-door time, but the train produces 84% less CO2.

On this medium-haul route from Montluçon to Milão, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 111 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.

Comparison

Train
Flight
Journey time 2h 35m 37m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 5m

+30 min at station

3h 7m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

21,3 kg 132,6 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€42 ~€62
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 111,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 21,3 kg CO2 · Flight: 132,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
21,3 kg
Flight
132,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 2h 35m
Total door-to-door 3h 5m

Flight

Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 37m
Total door-to-door 3h 7m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Montluçon to Milão?
Train and flight are very similar in door-to-door time from Montluçon to Milão. The train takes 3h 5m and the flight takes 3h 7m. The train is the greener choice, saving 84% CO2.
How much CO2 does the Montluçon–Milão train vs flight produce?
For the Montluçon to Milão route (520 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 21,3 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 132,6 kg. Taking the train saves 111,3 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 Montluçon to Milão?
Door-to-door travel time from Montluçon to Milão:
  • Train: 3h 5m total (2h 35m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 7m total (37m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Montluçon to Milão train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Montluçon to Milão, the train is competitive with flying when you factor in airport overhead. You also save 111 kg of CO2 — equivalent to 84% fewer emissions. For travellers who value comfort, city-centre arrivals, and sustainability, train is recommended.
How far is Montluçon from Milão?
The straight-line distance from Montluçon to Milão is 520 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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Dados atualizados pela última vez em: 2026-02-27