Portugal
DenmarkLisbon to Copenhagen shipping route.
3,127 km by rail, about 4.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lisbon and Copenhagen
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LisbonRailCopenhagenRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,127 km (1,943 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,477 km |
| Transit time | 4.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lisbon to Copenhagen shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lisbon, Portugal to Copenhagen, Denmark runs 3,127 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 2,477 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 4.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Portugal and Denmark 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 Lisbon and Copenhagen.
Of 33 rail routes from Lisbon in this directory, Copenhagen is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations: Bratislava (2,986 km), Vienna (2,915 km) and Prague (2,844 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lisbon to Copenhagen?
3,127 km by rail (2,477 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lisbon to Copenhagen?
About 4.3 days 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 Copenhagen to Lisbon 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.