United Kingdom
ItalyLondon to Trieste shipping route.
1,618 km by rail, about 2.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Trieste
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailTriesteRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,618 km (1,006 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,210 km |
| Transit time | 2.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Trieste shipping route by rail
London to Trieste by rail freight: 1,618 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 2.2 days. 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 Trieste.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Trieste is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations: Ljubljana (1,555 km), Vienna (1,553 km) and Zaragoza (1,536 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Trieste?
1,618 km by rail (1,210 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Trieste?
About 2.2 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 Trieste 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.