Spain
GermanyBarcelona to Duisburg shipping route.
1,462 km by rail, about 2.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Barcelona and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BarcelonaRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,462 km (909 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,171 km |
| Transit time | 2.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Barcelona to Duisburg shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Barcelona, Spain to Duisburg, Germany runs 1,462 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 1,171 km, the track adds 25%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Spain and Germany come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Barcelona and Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 1,484 km and takes a truck about 25 h 42 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Barcelona in this directory, Duisburg is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Koper (1,455 km), Rotterdam (1,441 km) and Munich (1,421 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Barcelona to Duisburg?
1,462 km by rail (1,171 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Barcelona to Duisburg?
About 2.0 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Duisburg to Barcelona has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.