Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Montecatini Centro to Seville

🇮🇹 Montecatini Centro → 🇪🇸 Seville · 1.583 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 22m vs 8h 1m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Montecatini Centro to Seville, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 339 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	7h 31m	1h 52m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	8h 1m +30 min at station	4h 22m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	64,9 kg	403,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€127	~€190
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 338,8 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 64,9 kg CO2 · Flight: 403,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

64,9 kg

Flight

403,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 31m

Total door-to-door 8h 1m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 52m

Total door-to-door 4h 22m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Montecatini Centro to Seville?

Flight is faster from Montecatini Centro to Seville, taking 4h 22m door-to-door versus 8h 1m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Montecatini Centro–Seville train vs flight produce?

For the Montecatini Centro to Seville route (1583 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 64,9 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 403,7 kg. Taking the train saves 338,8 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 Montecatini Centro to Seville?

Door-to-door travel time from Montecatini Centro to Seville:

Train: 8h 1m total (7h 31m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 22m total (1h 52m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Montecatini Centro to Seville train worth it vs flying?

How far is Montecatini Centro from Seville?

The straight-line distance from Montecatini Centro to Seville is 1.583 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.