Switzerland
PolandBasel to Gdansk shipping route.
1,318 km by rail, about 43 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Gdansk
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailGdanskRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,318 km (819 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,080 km |
| Transit time | 43 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Gdansk shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Basel, Switzerland to Gdansk, Poland runs 1,318 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 1,080 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 43 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Poland 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 Gdansk.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Gdansk is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations: Zaragoza (1,304 km), Copenhagen (1,251 km) and Lodz (1,241 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Gdansk?
1,318 km by rail (1,080 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Gdansk?
About 43 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 Gdansk 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.