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Train vs Flight: Дортмунд to Милан

🇩🇪 Дортмунд → 🇮🇹 Милан · 683 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 31m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Дортмунд to Милан, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 146 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 20m 49m
Door-to-door

incl. check-in / airport

3h 50m

+30 min at station

3h 19m

+2h 30min at airport

CO2 emissions

avg. estimate per passenger

28,0 kg 174,2 kg
Est. ticket price

rough estimate only

~€55 ~€82
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 146,2 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 28,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 174,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train
28,0 kg
Flight
174,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min
Journey time 3h 20m
Total door-to-door 3h 50m

Flight

Faster door-to-door
Airport overhead 2h 30 min
Flight time 49m
Total door-to-door 3h 19m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Дортмунд to Милан?
Flight is faster from Дортмунд to Милан, taking 3h 19m door-to-door versus 3h 50m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.
How much CO2 does the Дортмунд–Милан train vs flight produce?
For the Дортмунд to Милан route (683 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 28,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 174,2 kg. Taking the train saves 146,2 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 Дортмунд to Милан?
Door-to-door travel time from Дортмунд to Милан:
  • Train: 3h 50m total (3h 20m journey + 30 min station check-in)
  • Flight: 3h 19m total (49m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)
Is the Дортмунд to Милан train worth it vs flying?
On this medium-haul route from Дортмунд to Милан, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 146 kg of CO2 per passenger. If your schedule allows extra travel time, the train offers a comfortable, eco-friendly journey.
How far is Дортмунд from Милан?
The straight-line distance from Дортмунд to Милан is 683 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.

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