Plane vs Train. Which one is better?

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HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Trains will take over. There's something called a vacuum train which is exactly as it sounds. It's designed to have zero air resistance and move up to 4000km/h which is approximately 4 times faster than commercial planes. They'll be all over the place and get people to destinations in no time.

As for what I prefer... definitely trains. They're more spacious and comfortable and don't make my ears pop (yes I've tried all the tricks to prevent it, but it still happens and pretty badly at that). I'd rather take a longer time to get to a destination but actually enjoy the ride.

On planes it doesn't matter if you get the window seat, aisle seat or middle seat. They all suck. Unless you're flying first class, you generally have little to no leg room, pretty uncomfortable sleep positions, and when you need to go to the washroom, you either have to make others get up awkwardly, get up every time they have to go to, or both.

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

Define better. If I need to be 3,000 miles away for a meeting tomorrow, nothing beats a plane travelling at 550 mph. If I want a novelty (for me) and I want a slower relaxed ride with scenery, a train rolling along at 65 mph is "better".

We have a (sorta) high speed rail service here called Acella. Going from New York to Washington DC takes about the same time on Acella or flying when you include travel time to area airports, parking, airport security, etc. Plus, the train is a fraction of the cost and puts me right in the city or 20 min from my home on the return. And business class on Acella is really nice. I'll usually choose the train.

lilBigPotato · Accepted Answer

Entirely depends on the journey. I use both regularly. If I can go by train in less than 3 hours with one or no change, I will probably take that unless the flight is significantly cheaper. If it takes much longer then there's also no point and flight is clearly faster and cheaper.

CriminallyInsane · Accepted Answer

I've never used a train for travel before, just a day trip where you go to the top of a mountain or something like that and come back down a few hours later. Those are great because of the scenery but in most cases I'll take the plane because it's faster.

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

Plane and train each win in different ways.

Plane is better for long distances, saving a lot of time, especially for international trips, but it’s often more stressful with security, delays, and tight space.

Train is usually more comfortable, scenic, and eco-friendly, with easier boarding and more legroom.

So: long distance or tight schedule, plane; comfort and shorter regional trips, train.

Tarifa · Answer

GaG has a way of putting things in the wrong category, and then sending you a message that it has moved it to a new category, asking you politely to be more careful.

Plane vs. train? Plane trips less than an hour involve practically half a day's travel, between check in, moving around in a huge airport and waiting for your luggage at your destination. Add to that the fact that airports - by definition - are never close to the city center and it adds even more time.

So train for shorter trips, plane for longer trips over several thousands of km.

But you can be fashionable on a plane and beautiful on a train. All combinations are possible.

Shiprex · Answer

Just had this conversation today on a journey on a bus with a colleague. I used to like flying but these days it is such a drag that the aviation industry needs to be held to account for the "cheaper to start and stop more and flying longer" idea that makes hug and spoke industry a fucking pain in the ass for passengers.

Abbycado · Answer

I enjoy the train we take to Florida. They load our car on and we get a bedroom. It’s an overnight trip and you go from Washington DC and wake up in Orlando. Flying is fine but a hassle.

Zack-Bann · Answer

I like the convenience of trains.
It takes less to board one compared to a plane.

But I don’t look very long trips by train just to skip a short flight.

Whatever gets me there quicker is usually the best choice.

Simslover92 · Answer

I guess it depends on where I'm traveling to. If it's up the east coast then train but if it's further out like westward then certainly the plane. Or if it's overseas, plane as well.

emeraldsaphire · Answer

Well planes are way faster. Trains are nicer because they can never get enough people on them to be annoying There is also less security on a train. So it depends

NathanDavis · Answer

believe it or not... I have never taken any of these, so I'll imagine... that I would much rather to get in a train first, moreso if the scenery is an amazing one

rini02 · Answer

If you consider time, it's plane, but if you are travelling to a place where the journey's scenery is beautiful, then you should go by train for the experience...

DonaldDarko · Answer

It depends on what you want to do. Haul cargo or passengers at low rate in high numbers or do you need speed and serious distance. If so then planes.

exitseven · Answer

Air travel has been really messed up with the long lines and cavity searches. I do not think I would ever fly again. I took the Amtrack train to New York and it was very pleasant

FreyaRed · Answer

Gdańsk - Milano with Aircraft less than 1,5 hour, with train 12-15 hours and flying is even cheaper.

sage2021 · Answer

I love the speed of a jet airplane ✈️ going really fast on the runway, but they crash too easily. I've always loved riding on a train.🚂 🚃

sawno · Answer

Train for me since I got ears that are very sensitive to air pressure difference. The landing of a plane is literal torture for me.

molonski2 · Answer

Two vastly differing joys , with obviously time being a massive factor , if you have time Rail really let's you see your surrounds and distance.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

You said planes and trains, add to it "automobiles" and the movie starts 😂

It's one of my favorite movies "planes, trains & automobiles" hehe

We don't have trains now in my country, so i'll pick the plane 🙂

slatyb · Answer

Depends on the length of the journey. Even a vey high speed train is going to be considerably slower than an airplane.

Kelley1 · Answer

Plane. In effect, trains don't exist for 90% of people

Nikki1989 · Answer

Planes. When I go places, I want to be there as quickly as possible.

Pterodon · Answer

I don’t think there’s better. They both have their advantages and drawbacks. I guess the deciding factor would be time. How long you want to travel or commute.

Still-alive · Answer

Train you get to see the country side much closer and it consumes far less fuel. i think it can carry more cargo too. we really oughtta bring more trains back.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Both are nice but I prefer trains. They do take longer though.

AngryCarl3 · Answer

The only way I would take a plane is if I have to cross a body of water. For relatively short journeys I would take the train.

Alex-Snow · Answer

It depends on how far I have to go. For a shorter trip a train is fine. For longer ones flying is best

msc545 · Answer

This depends on where I'm planning to go and how long I want to be gone. Planes are much costlier than trains, but not nearly as comfortable, generally speaking.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

On a train there's always a chance to have a cigarette 😄.

AgentG111 · Answer

Haven't been on a train in a really long time.  So I guess plane. Depends on the location I'm going.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Train, 100%. No security and you can see scenery and you aren't cramped

Xawyx-2 · Answer

I've never been on a plane, so I can't compare...

loveslongnails · Answer

That would depend on where, when, how much and how fast you need to get there!

Cidknee · Answer

Well, providing you have time the train is a sweet ride.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Depends where you’re going, and where you’re coming from

In_Trance · Answer

That depends where you're using it and what you're using it for

Anonymous · Answer

Hmm I guess trains are more what I've travelled on in the 🚆🚂  Airplanes? 1

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Neither of them, I choose Jane. ☝️😀

katiesmuff · Answer

The plane is certainly faster

Spencer10 · Answer

Train more civilized... Plane faster.

Jen_oic · Answer

Probably the train 🚂

karlaatsd · Answer

Train is easy now to avoid airports

Surely · Answer

Depends on how far I am going.

Sammy098 · Answer

Small distance train. Longer ones plane

objective_calendar · Answer

Train

Marissa4 · Answer

Automobiles.

Staximus · Answer

Train

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