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SloveniaSwitzerland

Ljubljana to Basel shipping route.

724 km by rail, about 24 h 6 min in transit.

Distance724 km552 km straight line
Transit time24 h 6 min30 km/h average freight speed
FromLjubljanaSlovenia
ToBaselSwitzerland

Rail Distance Between Cities: Ljubljana and Basel

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

LjubljanaRailBasel

Rail freight transit time

MeasureValue
Rail Freight Distance724 km (450 mi)
Straight line552 km
Transit time24 h 6 min
Assumption30 km/h average freight speed

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About the Ljubljana to Basel shipping route by rail

Ljubljana to Basel by rail freight: 724 km of track, west from Slovenia to Switzerland.

At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 24 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Slovenia and Switzerland 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 Ljubljana and Basel.

Of 31 rail routes from Ljubljana in this directory, Basel is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Prague (642 km), Genoa (618 km) and Milan (514 km).

FAQ

What is the rail distance from Ljubljana to Basel?

724 km by rail (552 km in a straight line).

What is the rail freight transit time from Ljubljana to Basel?

About 24 h 6 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 Basel to Ljubljana 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.

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