Poland
SwitzerlandGdansk to Basel shipping route.
1,318 km by rail, about 43 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Gdansk and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
GdanskRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,318 km (819 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,080 km |
| Transit time | 43 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Gdansk to Basel shipping route by rail
Gdansk to Basel by rail freight: 1,318 km of track, south west from Poland to Switzerland.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 43 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Poland and Switzerland 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 Gdansk and Basel.
Of 33 rail routes from Gdansk in this directory, Basel is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (1,282 km), Ljubljana (1,268 km) and Antwerp (1,224 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Gdansk to Basel?
1,318 km by rail (1,080 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Gdansk to Basel?
About 43 h 54 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 Basel to Gdansk 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.