United Kingdom
CzechiaLondon to Prague shipping route.
1,378 km by rail, about 45 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Prague
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailPragueRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,378 km (856 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,034 km |
| Transit time | 45 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Prague shipping route by rail
London to Prague by rail freight: 1,378 km of track, east from the United Kingdom to Czechia.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 45 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Czechia 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 Prague.
By road the same trip is 1,314 km and takes a truck about 26 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Prague is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Verona (1,367 km), Genoa (1,343 km) and Milan (1,221 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Prague?
1,378 km by rail (1,034 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Prague?
About 45 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 Prague 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.