Germany
PolandDuisburg to Gdansk shipping route.
993 km by rail, about 33 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Gdansk
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailGdanskRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 993 km (617 mi) |
| Straight line | 859 km |
| Transit time | 33 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Gdansk shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Duisburg, Germany to Gdansk, Poland runs 993 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 859 km, the track adds 16%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 33 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany 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 Duisburg and Gdansk.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Gdansk is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Milan (874 km), Copenhagen (807 km) and Lyon (778 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Gdansk?
993 km by rail (859 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Gdansk?
About 33 h 6 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 Gdansk to Duisburg 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.