Austria
PolandVienna to Gdansk shipping route.
856 km by rail, about 28 h 30 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Vienna and Gdansk
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ViennaRailGdanskRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 856 km (532 mi) |
| Straight line | 701 km |
| Transit time | 28 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Vienna to Gdansk shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Vienna, Austria to Gdansk, Poland runs 856 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 701 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 28 h 30 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Austria and Poland 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 Vienna and Gdansk.
Of 32 rail routes from Vienna in this directory, Gdansk is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Milan (815 km), Basel (803 km) and Malaszewicze (784 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Vienna to Gdansk?
856 km by rail (701 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Vienna to Gdansk?
About 28 h 30 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 Gdansk to Vienna 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.