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Train vs Flight: Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square

🇮🇹 Trieste Central → 🇬🇧 St Leonards Warrior Square · 1.134 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 2h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 243 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	5h 26m	1h 21m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 56m +30 min at station	3h 51m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	46,5 kg	289,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€91	~€136
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 242,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 46,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 289,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

46,5 kg

Flight

289,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 26m

Total door-to-door 5h 56m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 21m

Total door-to-door 3h 51m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square?

Flight is faster from Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square, taking 3h 51m door-to-door versus 5h 56m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Trieste Central–St Leonards Warrior Square train vs flight produce?

For the Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square route (1134 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 46,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 289,2 kg. Taking the train saves 242,7 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 Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square?

Door-to-door travel time from Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square:

Train: 5h 56m total (5h 26m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 51m total (1h 21m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square train worth it vs flying?

How far is Trieste Central from St Leonards Warrior Square?

The straight-line distance from Trieste Central to St Leonards Warrior Square is 1.134 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.