These European city pairs are quicker by train than by plane

These European city pairs are quicker by train than by plane AI

24 Kanal reports (Aug 16) that a popular Travel list highlights several European routes where trains save time versus flying. Examples include Brussels–Paris (up to 2.5 hours saved), London–Brussels, Barcelona–Madrid (1h15 saved) and Paris–Lyon, with central stations and no check-in cited as reasons. Handy for Kyiv travellers planning short European hops: taking a train can cut total travel time and avoids airport transfers and check‑in delays.

A Travel piece republished by 24 Kanal on August 16 summarizes an Interia Kobieta list identifying European city pairs where rail travel is faster than flying. The article gives route examples and estimated overall time savings: Barcelona–Madrid (train about 1 hour 15 minutes quicker), Brussels–Paris (up to 2 hours 30 minutes saved), London–Brussels (about 1 hour 24 minutes less) and Paris–Lyon (around 1.5 hours saved).

The story explains why trains win on total journey time: central rail stations eliminate long transfers to airports, boarding involves no formal check‑in, and many connections shave 1.5–2.5 hours off trip time. The piece also notes practical advantages such as looser rules for luggage and no strict limits on liquids or electronics.

If you’re weighing a short European trip from Kyiv, consider comparing door‑to‑door travel time and extra airport costs as well as fares and schedules before booking; the original article recommends choosing trains on routes where they are faster overall.

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