For long distance journeys such as going the the Far East, plane has its obvious advantages. For shorter distance journeys, to Western Europe for example, train definitely has its advantages, especially for the environment.
The table below shows some advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train and plane.
Train |
Plane |
Less CO2 emissions
More Comfortable
More relaxed
Country scenery
Bring the bike with you
Check-in time: 30 minutes
Central to central locations
Public transport to the stations |
Huge CO2 emissions
Less comfortable
More stressful
Restricted views
Strict luggage restrictions
Check-in time: 2 hours
Extra travel time to and from airports
Extra car parking fee plus petrol if you drive |
To show our support for dumping the plane and taking the train, Cactus is delighted to be passing onto you the value of any travel agency discounts it receives from Rail Europe.
To qualify for this discount, simply contact Cactus Language on 0845 130 4775 once you’ve booked your language holiday, and we’ll advise you on how to proceed. |
