Denmark
PortugalCopenhagen to Lisbon shipping route.
3,127 km by rail, about 4.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Copenhagen and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
CopenhagenRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,127 km (1,943 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,477 km |
| Transit time | 4.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Copenhagen to Lisbon shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Copenhagen, Denmark to Lisbon, Portugal runs 3,127 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 2,477 km, the track adds 26%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Denmark and Portugal 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 Copenhagen and Lisbon.
Of 33 rail routes from Copenhagen in this directory, Lisbon is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations: Istanbul (2,709 km), Madrid (2,681 km) and Zaragoza (2,375 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Copenhagen to Lisbon?
3,127 km by rail (2,477 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Copenhagen to Lisbon?
About 4.3 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 Lisbon to Copenhagen 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.