Germany
SloveniaHamburg to Ljubljana shipping route.
1,120 km by rail, about 37 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Ljubljana
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailLjubljanaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,120 km (696 mi) |
| Straight line | 894 km |
| Transit time | 37 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Ljubljana shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Hamburg, Germany to Ljubljana, Slovenia runs 1,120 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 894 km, the track adds 25%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 37 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Slovenia 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 Ljubljana.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Ljubljana is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations: Malaszewicze (1,038 km), London (994 km) and Stockholm (975 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Ljubljana?
1,120 km by rail (894 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Ljubljana?
About 37 h 18 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 Ljubljana to Hamburg 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.