France
DenmarkParis to Copenhagen shipping route.
1,320 km by rail, about 44 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Copenhagen
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailCopenhagenRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,320 km (820 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,027 km |
| Transit time | 44 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Copenhagen shipping route by rail
A freight train from Paris to Copenhagen covers a rail distance of 1,320 km, against 1,027 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 44 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Denmark 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 Copenhagen.
By road the same trip is 1,225 km and takes a truck about 24 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Copenhagen is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations: Vienna (1,295 km), Ljubljana (1,245 km) and Koper (1,229 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Copenhagen?
1,320 km by rail (1,027 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Copenhagen?
About 44 h 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 Copenhagen 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.