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Koper to Bucharest shipping route.

1,328 km by rail, about 44 h 18 min in transit.

Distance1,328 km980 km straight line
Transit time44 h 18 min30 km/h average freight speed
FromKoperSlovenia
ToBucharestRomania

Rail Distance Between Cities: Koper and Bucharest

Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.

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Rail freight transit time

MeasureValue
Rail Freight Distance1,328 km (825 mi)
Straight line980 km
Transit time44 h 18 min
Assumption30 km/h average freight speed

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About the Koper to Bucharest shipping route by rail

The rail shipping route from Koper, Slovenia to Bucharest, Romania runs 1,328 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 980 km, the track adds 36%.

At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 44 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Slovenia and Romania 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 Koper and Bucharest.

Of 31 rail routes from Koper in this directory, Bucharest is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (1,326 km), Malaszewicze (1,314 km) and Bremen (1,240 km).

FAQ

What is the rail distance from Koper to Bucharest?

1,328 km by rail (980 km in a straight line).

What is the rail freight transit time from Koper to Bucharest?

About 44 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 Bucharest to Koper has its own page with the same distance and route.

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