Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale

🇳🇱 Лейден → 🇮🇹 Lamezia Terme Centrale · 1 728 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 32m vs 14h 42m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 370 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	14h 12m	2h 2m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	14h 42m +30 min at station	4h 32m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	70,8 kg	440,6 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€138	~€207
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 369,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 70,8 kg CO2 · Flight: 440,6 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

70,8 kg

Flight

440,6 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 14h 12m

Total door-to-door 14h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 2h 2m

Total door-to-door 4h 32m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale?

Flight is faster from Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale, taking 4h 32m door-to-door versus 14h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Лейден–Lamezia Terme Centrale train vs flight produce?

For the Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale route (1728 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 70,8 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 440,6 kg. Taking the train saves 369,8 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 Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale?

Door-to-door travel time from Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale:

Train: 14h 42m total (14h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 32m total (2h 2m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale train worth it vs flying?

How far is Лейден from Lamezia Terme Centrale?

The straight-line distance from Лейден to Lamezia Terme Centrale is 1 728 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.