Czechia
NetherlandsPrague to Rotterdam shipping route.
950 km by rail, about 31 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Prague and Rotterdam
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
PragueRailRotterdamRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 950 km (591 mi) |
| Straight line | 726 km |
| Transit time | 31 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Prague to Rotterdam shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Prague, Czechia to Rotterdam, Netherlands runs 950 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 726 km, the track adds 31%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 31 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Czechia and the Netherlands 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 Prague and Rotterdam.
By road the same trip is 914 km and takes a truck about 9 h 6 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Prague in this directory, Rotterdam is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations: Milan (924 km), Copenhagen (899 km) and Malaszewicze (812 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Prague to Rotterdam?
950 km by rail (726 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Prague to Rotterdam?
About 31 h 42 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 Rotterdam to Prague 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.