Reistid

Reistid is a term used in transport planning and tourism to denote the duration of a journey between two places. It encompasses the time spent in motion as well as any time spent on transfers, waiting, or other activities that are part of the trip. In practice, reistid is used to describe both baseline travel time and door-to-door travel time, depending on the level of detail.

Measuring reistid involves considering distance, transport mode, and schedules, along with typical delays. The baseline is the time required to cover the distance at the customary speed of the selected mode (for example, by car or by train). Real-world reistid is usually longer due to transfers, waiting times, traffic, weather, and other disruptions. For planning purposes, both the direct leg time and associated transfer and dwell times are taken into account.

Determinants of reistid include distance, mode of transport (car, rail, air, sea), route directness, number of legs or transfers, schedule connectivity, frequency of service, traffic conditions, border controls, and seasonal factors. In practice, estimate methods often sum leg times with average transfer and waiting times, and add any additional time for getting to and from terminals, security checks, or check-in.

Applications of reistid range from itinerary design and budgeting for travelers to logistics and fleet management for businesses. It informs route choice, scheduling, and reliability assessments. See also travel time, transport planning, and route optimization.