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London to Genoa shipping route.

1,343 km by rail, about 44 h 48 min in transit.

Distance1,343 km1,038 km straight line
Transit time44 h 48 min30 km/h average freight speed
FromLondonUnited Kingdom
ToGenoaItaly

Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Genoa

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

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Rail freight transit time

MeasureValue
Rail Freight Distance1,343 km (835 mi)
Straight line1,038 km
Transit time44 h 48 min
Assumption30 km/h average freight speed

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About the London to Genoa shipping route by rail

London to Genoa by rail freight: 1,343 km of track, south east from the United Kingdom to Italy.

At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 44 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom 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 London and Genoa.

Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Genoa is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Milan (1,221 km), Berlin (1,164 km) and Munich (1,141 km).

FAQ

What is the rail distance from London to Genoa?

1,343 km by rail (1,038 km in a straight line).

What is the rail freight transit time from London to Genoa?

About 44 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 Genoa to London 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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