Is it better to fly or train in Vietnam?

Is it better to travel by plane or by train?

It depends, I guess.

Safety is weird to measure.

• Planes, I read somewhere, are safer by mile.

  • Less likely to, you know… if you travel so far.
  • Maybe that’s why my mom hated me flying to see my sister in New York.

• Trains, safer by trip though.

  • Six times less… what was it?
  • But I always feel calmer on a train. Less panic.
  • I remember that awful bus trip to Nashville, ugh.

Cars and buses are the worst. Definitely.

Is traveling by train better than flying?

Man, I took the train from Chicago to Denver last summer, July 2024. It was a nightmare, honestly. The scenery? Overrated. Mostly endless plains. I was stuck next to a screaming baby for six hours. Six! My ears are still ringing. I was so grumpy.

Flying would’ve been way faster, obviously. Like, I could’ve been hiking in the Rockies instead of staring out at cornfields. That’s a fact. And that train was old. Seriously, the toilets were disgusting.

The air conditioning was broken half the time. I was sweating like a pig. I brought a book, and a travel journal, but who can read in 90-degree heat? My phone battery died, too, early on.

Plus, train tickets are expensive. Flying is often cheaper. Especially with Southwest’s deals. I’ve found this to be true lately. I’m saying train travel is a huge waste of time, for long distances anyway. I’ll stick to planes, next time, for sure. Much less stressful.

• Broken air conditioning
• Screaming baby
• Dirty bathrooms
• Expensive tickets
• Slow travel time

Planes:

• Faster
• Usually cheaper
• More comfortable (generally)

Is train or plane better for the environment?

Ugh, this whole train vs. plane thing. I took the train from London to Edinburgh in 2023, August, I think. It was a nightmare, honestly. So incredibly slow. The scenery was nice for a while, but seven hours is a long time to stare at sheep. My back was killing me. I felt like I aged ten years.

Planes? I flew to Rome last year. Much faster, obviously. But the airport was a chaotic mess. That flight felt way more wasteful. All that plastic, the sheer number of people…I felt guilty the whole time. You see all that jet fuel being burnt up. It’s scary.

I mean, the train was quieter, though. And you could walk around, which was a plus. You know, stretch your legs. Plus, I liked looking out the window. Less stressful, too, probably.

But seriously, that seven-hour train ride. My phone died, there wasn’t great wifi, and the food was awful. I’d rather be crammed into a plane for 2 hours, even with the guilty feeling.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Train: Slower, potentially more comfortable (depending on the train!), less emissions, less stressful if you don’t mind the time. More scenic routes sometimes.
• Plane: Faster, more stressful (airports are insane!), higher emissions, much more convenient if time is an issue, often less scenic.

Bottom line: Trains win on emissions, hands down. But convenience is a serious factor. It really depends on your priorities. Next time, maybe I’ll try driving—another option I haven’t explored enough.

Why is it better to travel by train?

Iron wheels on iron tracks. A rhythm. Hypnotic. Clickety-clack, a lullaby of motion. Fields blur. Green streaks. Houses flash by like memories. Lost. Found.

Lost in the rhythm of the rails. Time stretches. Compresses. Hours melt into the landscape. The world outside, a watercolor.

Safer, they say. Numbers and statistics. Cold, hard facts. But it feels safer. Cocooned. Held.

Less crowded roads. Cars inching. Horns blaring. Fumes. Anxiety. Here, just the hum of the engine. A gentle sway. Peace. My peace. Remember that trip to Florence in 2023? Train through the Tuscan hills. Sun-drenched vineyards. Magic.

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. The world unfolds. Slowly. Deliberately. Breathing room. Space to think. Space to dream.

• Reduced traffic congestion. Less cars. Smoother commutes. Everyone benefits. Time saved. Time regained.
• Enhanced safety. Statistically proven. Peace of mind. A sanctuary of motion.
• Sustainable travel. A greener choice. For the planet. For the future. For me.

My grandmother’s stories. Train journeys across Europe. Romance. Adventure. A legacy of motion. Carried on the wind. Whispered on the tracks.

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. Florence, 2023. Sun-drenched vineyards. Magic.