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Train vs Flight: Лейден to Триест

Q: Is train or flight faster from Лейден to Триест?

Flight is faster from Лейден to Триест, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 8h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

Q: What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Лейден to Триест?

Door-to-door travel time from Лейден to Триест: Train takes 8h 42m total (8h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in). Flight takes 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2.5 hours airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi).

Q: How far is Лейден from Триест?

The straight-line distance from Лейден to Триест is 989 km (989 km). The actual rail distance will be longer due to track routing.

🇳🇱 Лейден → 🇮🇹 Триест · 989 km

Verdict

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

On this medium-haul route from Лейден to Триест, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 212 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	8h 12m	1h 10m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 42m +30 min at station	3h 40m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	40,5 kg	252,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€79	~€119
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 211,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 40,5 kg CO2 · Flight: 252,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

40,5 kg

Flight

252,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 8h 12m

Total door-to-door 8h 42m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 10m

Total door-to-door 3h 40m

Train tickets for this route

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Лейден to Триест?

Flight is faster from Лейден to Триест, taking 3h 40m door-to-door versus 8h 42m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Лейден–Триест train vs flight produce?

For the Лейден to Триест route (989 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 40,5 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 252,2 kg. Taking the train saves 211,7 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 Лейден to Триест?

Door-to-door travel time from Лейден to Триест:

Train: 8h 42m total (8h 12m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 40m total (1h 10m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Лейден to Триест train worth it vs flying?

How far is Лейден from Триест?

The straight-line distance from Лейден to Триест is 989 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.