Netherlands
ItalyRotterdam to Genoa shipping route.
1,161 km by rail, about 38 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Rotterdam and Genoa
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
RotterdamRailGenoaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,161 km (721 mi) |
| Straight line | 899 km |
| Transit time | 38 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Rotterdam to Genoa shipping route by rail
A freight train from Rotterdam to Genoa covers a rail distance of 1,161 km, against 899 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 38 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the Netherlands 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 Rotterdam and Genoa.
Of 32 rail routes from Rotterdam in this directory, Genoa is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Lodz (1,153 km), Gdansk (1,145 km) and Milan (1,017 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Rotterdam to Genoa?
1,161 km by rail (899 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Rotterdam to Genoa?
About 38 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 Genoa to Rotterdam 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.