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Train vs Flight: Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road

🇮🇹 Reggio Emilia → 🇬🇧 Leyton Midland Road · 1097 km

Verdict

Flight is faster by 1h 58m door-to-door, but train produces 84% less CO2 — worth considering.

On this medium-haul route from Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road, the flight is faster door-to-door, but the train is a greener alternative — saving 235 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	5h 16m	1h 18m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	5h 46m +30 min at station	3h 48m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	45,0 kg	279,7 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€88	~€132
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 234,7 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 45,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 279,7 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

45,0 kg

Flight

279,7 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 5h 16m

Total door-to-door 5h 46m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 18m

Total door-to-door 3h 48m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road?

Flight is faster from Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road, taking 3h 48m door-to-door versus 5h 46m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Reggio Emilia–Leyton Midland Road train vs flight produce?

For the Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road route (1097 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 45,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 279,7 kg. Taking the train saves 234,7 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 Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road?

Door-to-door travel time from Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road:

Train: 5h 46m total (5h 16m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 3h 48m total (1h 18m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road train worth it vs flying?

How far is Reggio Emilia from Leyton Midland Road?

The straight-line distance from Reggio Emilia to Leyton Midland Road is 1097 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.