Romania
United KingdomBucharest to London shipping route.
2,620 km by rail, about 3.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Bucharest and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BucharestRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,620 km (1,628 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,091 km |
| Transit time | 3.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Bucharest to London shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Bucharest, Romania to London, United Kingdom runs 2,620 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 2,091 km, the track adds 25%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Romania 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 Bucharest and London.
By road the same trip is 2,553 km and takes a truck about 2.8 days.
Of 32 rail routes from Bucharest in this directory, London is the 28th shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (2,592 km), Paris (2,362 km) and Rotterdam (2,251 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Bucharest to London?
2,620 km by rail (2,091 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Bucharest to London?
About 3.6 days 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 Bucharest 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.