Switzerland
PolandBasel to Lodz shipping route.
1,241 km by rail, about 41 h 24 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Lodz
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailLodzRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,241 km (771 mi) |
| Straight line | 972 km |
| Transit time | 41 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Lodz shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Basel, Switzerland to Lodz, Poland runs 1,241 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 972 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 41 h 24 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 Lodz.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Lodz is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations: Barcelona (1,048 km), Budapest (1,045 km) and London (920 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Lodz?
1,241 km by rail (972 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Lodz?
About 41 h 24 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 Lodz 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.