Travel The plane is often the ideal option to get an edge in the world to convert: it is quick, safe and relatively inexpensive. But good for the environment is anything but. The train would be a better alternative, but the trail really is as easy to anywhere in Europe? We sought it out.
“very Cheap airline tickets, that is not justified”, said Flemish minister of environment Joke Schauvliege (CD&V) yesterday in VTM News. Schauvliege calls for a surcharge on air tickets to encourage people to think twice to get the plane on step. A flight is, indeed, more harmful to the environment than, say, the train. the
But you can as easy your flight is replaced by a train ride? To find out, we looked as the train journeys to some of the most popular European cities through international ticketplatform B-Europe. We chose the departure time on the first weekend of march (Friday 1 march.e.m. Sunday 3 march) and go out of an adult traveller. the
And then it soon becomes apparent that some cities are more suitable for a trip with the train than other… Paris, you will reach in no time with the Thalys, but what did you think of it about 21 hours on the train to sit for a citytrip to Rome? Or 17 hours for a trip to Vienna? Below, all travel times at a glance.
