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Train vs Flight: Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona

🇳🇱 Leiden Lammenschans → 🇮🇹 Ancona · 1.161 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 6h 14m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 248 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	9h 36m	1h 22m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	10h 6m +30 min at station	3h 52m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	47,6 kg	296,1 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€93	~€139
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 248,5 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 47,6 kg CO2 · Flight: 296,1 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

47,6 kg

Flight

296,1 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 9h 36m

Total door-to-door 10h 6m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 22m

Total door-to-door 3h 52m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona?

Flight is faster from Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona, taking 3h 52m door-to-door versus 10h 6m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Leiden Lammenschans–Ancona train vs flight produce?

For the Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona route (1161 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 47,6 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 296,1 kg. Taking the train saves 248,5 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 Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona?

Door-to-door travel time from Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona:

Train: 10h 6m total (9h 36m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 52m total (1h 22m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona train worth it vs flying?

How far is Leiden Lammenschans from Ancona?

The straight-line distance from Leiden Lammenschans to Ancona is 1.161 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.