France
RomaniaParis to Bucharest shipping route.
2,362 km by rail, about 3.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Bucharest
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailBucharestRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,362 km (1,467 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,870 km |
| Transit time | 3.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Bucharest shipping route by rail
Paris to Bucharest by rail freight: 2,362 km of track, east from France to Romania.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Romania 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 Paris and Bucharest.
By road the same trip is 2,304 km and takes a truck about 2.6 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Bucharest is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (1,849 km), Lisbon (1,807 km) and Malaszewicze (1,773 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Bucharest?
2,362 km by rail (1,870 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Bucharest?
About 3.3 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 Bucharest to Paris 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.