Slovenia
FranceKoper to Lyon shipping route.
896 km by rail, about 29 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Koper and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
KoperRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 896 km (557 mi) |
| Straight line | 691 km |
| Transit time | 29 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Koper to Lyon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Koper to Lyon covers a rail distance of 896 km, against 691 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 29 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Slovenia and France 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 Lyon.
Of 31 rail routes from Koper in this directory, Lyon is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Basel (786 km), Prague (754 km) and Bratislava (595 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Koper to Lyon?
896 km by rail (691 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Koper to Lyon?
About 29 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 Lyon to Koper 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.