Dolomites
Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Dolomites

"Jagged peaks, with espresso at the summit"

World Famous

Banff National Park

Canada

Canada's crown jewel: turquoise lakes, jagged peaks, and vast wilderness in the heart of the Rockies.

European Alternative

Dolomites

Italy

UNESCO-listed jagged limestone peaks, emerald valleys, and mountain refugios with home-cooked Italian food.

By train

Why These Two?

Both feature dramatic, jagged mountain scenery with turquoise lakes and world-class hiking.

Banff National Park

Banff National Park

Dolomites

Dolomites

Photo · Unsplash

Photo · Unsplash

The True Cost

Average prices from London

World

Banff National Park

flight

Europe

Dolomites

train

Ticket priceIndicative average
€603
€270
Distance
7,089 km
1,040 km
Travel time
15h 2m9h 2m flying + 6h airport & transfers
12h 55mincl. transfers, door-to-door
CO₂ per personSource: CE Delft STREAM
1.3t
29kg
True priceTicket + estimated hidden social & ecological costs
€773
€275

€498

True price saved

True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.

1.3t

Less CO₂

98%

Emission reduction

Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.

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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices

Dolomites

by train · 1,040km

from €135

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