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Train vs Flight: Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North

🇮🇹 Cervia-Milano Marittima → 🇬🇧 Thorne North · 1,420 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 3h 5m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 304 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	6h 46m	1h 41m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 16m +30 min at station	4h 11m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	58.2 kg	362.1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€114	~€170
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 303.9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 58.2 kg CO2 · Flight: 362.1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

58.2 kg

Flight

362.1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 6h 46m

Total door-to-door 7h 16m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 41m

Total door-to-door 4h 11m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North?

Flight is faster from Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North, taking 4h 11m door-to-door versus 7h 16m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Cervia-Milano Marittima–Thorne North train vs flight produce?

For the Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North route (1420 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 58.2 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 362.1 kg. Taking the train saves 303.9 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 Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North?

Door-to-door travel time from Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North:

Train: 7h 16m total (6h 46m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 11m total (1h 41m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North train worth it vs flying?

How far is Cervia-Milano Marittima from Thorne North?

The straight-line distance from Cervia-Milano Marittima to Thorne North is 1,420 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.