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Train vs Flight: Ruão to Milão

🇫🇷 Ruão → 🇮🇹 Milão · 751 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 45m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Ruão to Milão, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 161 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 3h 39m 54m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

4h 9m

+30 min at station

3h 24m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

30,8 kg 191,5 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€60 ~€90
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 160,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 30,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 191,5 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
30,8 kg
Flight
191,5 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 39m
Total door-to-door 4h 9m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 54m
Total door-to-door 3h 24m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Ruão to Milão?
Flight is faster from Ruão to Milão, taking 3h 24m door-to-door versus 4h 9m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Ruão–Milão train vs flight produce?
For the Ruão to Milão route (751 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 30,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 191,5 kg. Taking the train saves 160,7 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 Ruão to Milão?
Door-to-door travel time from Ruão to Milão:
  • Train: 4h 9m total (3h 39m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 24m total (54m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Ruão to Milão train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Ruão to Milão, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 161 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Ruão from Milão?
The straight-line distance from Ruão to Milão is 751 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