Germany
ItalyHamburg to Trieste shipping route.
1,195 km by rail, about 39 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Trieste
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailTriesteRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,195 km (743 mi) |
| Straight line | 920 km |
| Transit time | 39 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Trieste shipping route by rail
Hamburg to Trieste by rail freight: 1,195 km of track, south from Germany to Italy.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 39 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 Trieste.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Trieste is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations: Budapest (1,163 km), Verona (1,154 km) and Milan (1,149 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Trieste?
1,195 km by rail (920 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Trieste?
About 39 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 Trieste to Hamburg has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Antwerp580 km - Hamburg to
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- Milan to Trieste407 km
- Munich to Trieste490 km
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Bratislava to Trieste557 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.