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Train vs Flight: Herning St. to Trieste Centrale

🇩🇰 Herning St. → 🇮🇹 Trieste Centrale · 1.212 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 35m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Herning St. to Trieste Centrale, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 259 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	10h 1m	1h 26m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 31m +30 min at station	3h 56m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	49,7 kg	309,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€97	~€145
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 259,4 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 49,7 kg CO2 · Flight: 309,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

49,7 kg

Flight

309,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 10h 1m

Total door-to-door 10h 31m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 26m

Total door-to-door 3h 56m

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Flight is faster from Herning St. to Trieste Centrale, taking 3h 56m door-to-door versus 10h 31m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

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

For the Herning St. to Trieste Centrale route (1212 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 49,7 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 309,1 kg. Taking the train saves 259,4 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 Trieste Centrale?

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

Train: 10h 31m total (10h 1m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 56m total (1h 26m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

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

How far is Herning St. from Trieste Centrale?

The straight-line distance from Herning St. to Trieste Centrale is 1.212 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.