Italy
FranceTrieste to Lyon shipping route.
841 km by rail, about 28 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Trieste and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
TriesteRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 841 km (522 mi) |
| Straight line | 694 km |
| Transit time | 28 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Trieste to Lyon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Trieste to Lyon covers a rail distance of 841 km, against 694 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 28 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Italy and France 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 Lyon.
Of 31 rail routes from Trieste in this directory, Lyon is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Basel (730 km), Prague (717 km) and Budapest (577 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Trieste to Lyon?
841 km by rail (694 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Trieste to Lyon?
About 28 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 Lyon 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.