Romania
FranceBucharest to Paris shipping route.
2,362 km by rail, about 3.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Bucharest and Paris
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BucharestRailParisRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,362 km (1,467 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,870 km |
| Transit time | 3.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Bucharest to Paris shipping route by rail
Bucharest to Paris by rail freight: 2,362 km of track, north west from Romania to France.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Romania and France 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 Paris.
By road the same trip is 2,304 km and takes a truck about 2.6 days.
Of 32 rail routes from Bucharest in this directory, Paris is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations: Rotterdam (2,251 km), Antwerp (2,228 km) and Lyon (2,137 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Bucharest to Paris?
2,362 km by rail (1,870 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Bucharest to Paris?
About 3.3 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 Paris to Bucharest has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Rotterdam to Paris450 km
London to Paris481 km
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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.