Switzerland
DenmarkBasel to Copenhagen shipping route.
1,251 km by rail, about 41 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Copenhagen
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailCopenhagenRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,251 km (777 mi) |
| Straight line | 965 km |
| Transit time | 41 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Copenhagen shipping route by rail
Basel to Copenhagen by rail freight: 1,251 km of track, north from Switzerland to Denmark.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 41 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Denmark 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 Copenhagen.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Copenhagen is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations: Lodz (1,241 km), Barcelona (1,048 km) and Budapest (1,045 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Copenhagen?
1,251 km by rail (965 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Copenhagen?
About 41 h 42 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 Copenhagen 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.