Switzerland
United KingdomBasel to London shipping route.
920 km by rail, about 30 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 920 km (572 mi) |
| Straight line | 708 km |
| Transit time | 30 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to London shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Basel, Switzerland to London, United Kingdom runs 920 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 708 km, the track adds 30%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 30 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and the United Kingdom 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 London.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, London is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations: Bratislava (875 km), Berlin (857 km) and Hamburg (828 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to London?
920 km by rail (708 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to London?
About 30 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 London 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.