Poland
RomaniaWarsaw to Bucharest shipping route.
1,231 km by rail, about 41 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Warsaw and Bucharest
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
WarsawRailBucharestRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,231 km (765 mi) |
| Straight line | 945 km |
| Transit time | 41 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Warsaw to Bucharest shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Warsaw, Poland to Bucharest, Romania runs 1,231 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 945 km, the track adds 30%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 41 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Poland and Romania 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 Warsaw and Bucharest.
By road the same trip is 1,266 km and takes a truck about 41 h.
Of 32 rail routes from Warsaw in this directory, Bucharest is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Koper (1,180 km), Trieste (1,143 km) and Duisburg (1,081 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Warsaw to Bucharest?
1,231 km by rail (945 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Warsaw to Bucharest?
About 41 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 Bucharest to Warsaw 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.