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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)

Transport mode comparison (average figures, 500km route)
ModeSpeedPriceCO2 / passengerComfortBest for
Train200-300 km/h€40 – €1505 – 15 g/kmHighCentre-to-centre, eco
Bus80-100 km/h€15 – €6020 – 40 g/kmMediumBudget, overnight
Flight800 km/h (cruise)€50 – €300100 – 250 g/kmMediumLong distance
Ferry35-70 km/h€30 – €20030 – 60 g/kmHighIsland access, scenic
Car90-130 km/h€60 – €200 (fuel+tolls)100 – 200 g/kmVariableRemote routes
Methodology

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.

Route Finder FAQ

Journey Finder™ shows you all available transport options between two cities on one page. You see booking partner links instantly (Omio, Trainline, Skyscanner, FlixBus) and our AI generates a detailed comparison with prices, durations and CO2 emissions. Click through to book directly with the provider.

For the cheapest journey, book train tickets 2-3 months ahead. Flights are cheapest 6-8 weeks before departure. Bus tickets are affordable even last-minute. Use Journey Finder™'s booking partner links to check live prices for your dates.

Trains produce around 90% less CO2 per passenger than flights. Buses are the next greenest option. Journey Finder™ shows CO2 emissions for every route so you can choose the most environmentally friendly journey.

You always book directly with the transport provider. Journey Finder™ connects you to partners like Omio, Trainline, Skyscanner and FlixBus. You pay the same price as booking on their sites directly - Journey Finder™ simply helps you find the best option faster.

Yes. Journey Finder™ works for any origin and destination. Enter your two cities and we show you all available trains, buses, flights and ferries. European routes have the deepest coverage, including cross-border connections.

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