As you said, it is two different things. I take the train everyday. For me, travelling by train for < 4h trips to a city sounds like a good deal. It is genera

As you said, it is two different things. I take the train everyday. For me, travelling by train for < 4h trips to a city sounds like a good deal. It is generaly a smoother experience than taking a low-cost flight. But, I realize it really depends on how 'car-first' and large your country is. Definately not an universal solution.