France
SloveniaLyon to Koper shipping route.
896 km by rail, about 29 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Koper
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailKoperRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 896 km (557 mi) |
| Straight line | 691 km |
| Transit time | 29 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Koper shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lyon, France to Koper, Slovenia runs 896 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 691 km, the track adds 30%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 29 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Slovenia 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 Lyon and Koper.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Koper is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Rotterdam (850 km), Trieste (841 km) and Duisburg (778 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Koper?
896 km by rail (691 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Koper?
About 29 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 Koper to Lyon 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.