Become a member
Follow us:

Train vs plane: My journey from Copenhagen to Amsterdam

Train vs plane: My journey from Copenhagen to Amsterdam

Main image: Bruno Mira on Unsplash

Train going down the tracks with an airplane appearing in the sky. Train going down the tracks with an airplane appearing in the sky.
Follow us:

Here’s what happened when I took the train to Amsterdam – while my colleagues took the plane. How do the two transport methods measure up in terms of time, cost and impact on the climate?

Planes are often the quickest and cheapest way to travel long distances. But what about the pollution from all that flying? We decided to compare a 620km (385 mile) trip from Copenhagen to Amsterdam. 

Watch the video to see what happened.


We’re able to tell stories like this because of people like you. Join others from around the world in becoming a member, and supporting Imagine5’s mission towards a sustainable future. Find out more here.


More stories from:

Lifestyle

0:00