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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The actual speed that matters should be calculated including any on- and off-boarding, so planes aren't all that fast for short distances (considering most people probably need at least an hour before flight in the airport and at least like 20 minutes after arrival).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At least 20 minutes is not enough to get to a place you want to visit though, while trains in many places ride straight into the city.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Some more modern cities air ports near the centers as well