Route Finder
Compare trains, buses, flights and ferries between any two cities. Sort by price, speed or CO₂.
Train vs Bus vs Flight vs Ferry
Average figures for a 500km European route. Real prices and times vary by route and booking date.
Transport mode comparison (average figures, 500km route)
| Mode | Speed | Price | CO2 / passenger | Comfort | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 200-300 km/h | €40 – €150 | 5 – 15 g/km | High | Centre-to-centre, eco |
| Bus | 80-100 km/h | €15 – €60 | 20 – 40 g/km | Medium | Budget, overnight |
| Flight | 800 km/h (cruise) | €50 – €300 | 100 – 250 g/km | Medium | Long distance |
| Ferry | 35-70 km/h | €30 – €200 | 30 – 60 g/km | High | Island access, scenic |
| Car | 90-130 km/h | €60 – €200 (fuel+tolls) | 100 – 200 g/km | Variable | Remote routes |
How Journey Finder™ Compares Routes
Our Route Finder gives you every option - then lets you prioritise what matters most to you.
Updated · January 2026
All modes in one search
Most sites lock you into one transport type - Skyscanner only shows flights, Trainline only trains. We show everything that's geographically sensible.
CO2 alongside price
Every route shows CO2 per passenger. When a train takes 30 minutes longer than a flight but produces 90% less CO2, we make that trade-off visible.
Verified providers only
We only link to major, legitimate providers - Omio, Trainline, Skyscanner, FlixBus, Direct Ferries. No shady third-party resellers.
Direct pricing, no markup
You pay the same price as booking direct with the provider. Journey Finder™ earns a commission from the provider - you never pay extra.
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