Travel costs between Brussels and Madrid reveal a surprising trend: taking the train is often far more expensive than flying. Despite the train’s significantly lower climate impact, prices can be as high as 240 euros compared to just 21 euros for a plane ticket. This stark difference raises questions about Europe’s travel policies and their effect on Belgian passengers.
- Vliegtuig vaak goedkoper dan treinreis
- Brussel-Madrid treinreis kost 240 euro
- Vliegtuigprijs slechts 21 euro vergeleken
- Trein klimaatimpact veel lager dan vliegtuig
- Greenpeace roept Europa tot actie
- Stop bevoordelen vervuilende reiswijzen
On 2025-08-21 04:18:00, Greenpeace highlighted this issue, urging the European Union to reconsider its support for air travel, which remains the most polluting mode of transportation. Why does flying continue to be cheaper when sustainability is a growing priority? Could Belgium’s train travellers be paying the price for a system that favours planes?
These questions lead US to examine the real cost of travel choices and the impact on Belgian consumers and the environment.
Why is train travel so costly compared to flying? The disparity suggests structural issues in pricing and subsidies:
- Airlines benefit from lower taxes and subsidies, making flights cheaper.
- Train operators face higher operational costs and less financial support.
- Environmental costs of flying are not reflected in ticket prices.
- Belgian consumers bear the burden of these imbalances despite growing climate concerns.
To create a fairer and greener travel future, European and Belgian policymakers must act now. Will Belgium push for reforms that make sustainable train travel affordable and accessible for all?
