Switzerland
SpainBasel to Barcelona shipping route.
1,048 km by rail, about 34 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Barcelona
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailBarcelonaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,048 km (651 mi) |
| Straight line | 810 km |
| Transit time | 34 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Barcelona shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Basel, Switzerland to Barcelona, Spain runs 1,048 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 810 km, the track adds 29%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 34 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Spain 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 Basel and Barcelona.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Barcelona is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations: Budapest (1,045 km), London (920 km) and Bratislava (875 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Barcelona?
1,048 km by rail (810 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Barcelona?
About 34 h 54 min 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 Barcelona to Basel 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.