Italy
SpainTrieste to Barcelona shipping route.
1,399 km by rail, about 46 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Trieste and Barcelona
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
TriesteRailBarcelonaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,399 km (869 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,048 km |
| Transit time | 46 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Trieste to Barcelona shipping route by rail
A freight train from Trieste to Barcelona covers a rail distance of 1,399 km, against 1,048 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 46 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Italy and Spain 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 Trieste and Barcelona.
Of 31 rail routes from Trieste in this directory, Barcelona is the 23rd shortest. Closer destinations: Gdansk (1,348 km), Bucharest (1,312 km) and Rotterdam (1,310 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Trieste to Barcelona?
1,399 km by rail (1,048 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Trieste to Barcelona?
About 46 h 36 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 Barcelona to Trieste 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.