Germany
ItalyHamburg to Genoa shipping route.
1,284 km by rail, about 42 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Genoa
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailGenoaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,284 km (798 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,020 km |
| Transit time | 42 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Genoa shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Hamburg, Germany to Genoa, Italy runs 1,284 km on the freight network, heading south. The straight line between the cities is 1,020 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 42 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Italy 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 Hamburg and Genoa.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Genoa is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations: Koper (1,233 km), Trieste (1,195 km) and Budapest (1,163 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Genoa?
1,284 km by rail (1,020 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Genoa?
About 42 h 48 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 Genoa to Hamburg has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Hamburg to Duisburg362 km
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Copenhagen446 km - Hamburg to
Rotterdam501 km - Hamburg to
Antwerp580 km - Hamburg to
Prague640 km - Verona to Genoa272 km
Lyon to Genoa454 km
Basel to Genoa481 km- Trieste to Genoa511 km
Koper to Genoa567 km- Ljubljana to Genoa618 km
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.