Why are long haul trips like airplane rides and bus rides so exhausting, even though all we do is sit?

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Why are long haul trips like airplane rides and bus rides so exhausting, even though all we do is sit?

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Answer 1

Airplane rides have a lot of extra happening before and after, even though the ride itself might be fairly relaxing. Bus rides I find exhausting because of how close you sit and the constant motion (and the fact that I get car sick if I read). Train trips however I always find very relaxing. No checking in of luggage, no sitting super close, not so much turning that I can’t read. So if I can pick – long distance train is always preferable.