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Train vs Flight: Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale

🇩🇰 Herning St. → 🇮🇹 La Spezia Centrale · 1.338 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 7h 27m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 286 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	11h 2m	1h 35m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	11h 32m +30 min at station	4h 5m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	54,9 kg	341,2 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€107	~€161
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 286,3 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 54,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 341,2 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

54,9 kg

Flight

341,2 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 11h 2m

Total door-to-door 11h 32m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 35m

Total door-to-door 4h 5m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale?

Flight is faster from Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale, taking 4h 5m door-to-door versus 11h 32m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Herning St.–La Spezia Centrale train vs flight produce?

For the Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale route (1338 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 54,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 341,2 kg. Taking the train saves 286,3 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 Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale?

Door-to-door travel time from Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale:

Train: 11h 32m total (11h 2m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 5m total (1h 35m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale train worth it vs flying?

How far is Herning St. from La Spezia Centrale?

The straight-line distance from Herning St. to La Spezia Centrale is 1.338 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.