Poland
GermanyWarsaw to Duisburg shipping route.
1,081 km by rail, about 36 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Warsaw and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
WarsawRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,081 km (672 mi) |
| Straight line | 982 km |
| Transit time | 36 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Warsaw to Duisburg shipping route by rail
A freight train from Warsaw to Duisburg covers a rail distance of 1,081 km, against 982 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 36 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Poland and Germany 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 Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 1,099 km and takes a truck about 23 h 30 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Warsaw in this directory, Duisburg is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Ljubljana (1,063 km), Munich (1,035 km) and Copenhagen (965 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Warsaw to Duisburg?
1,081 km by rail (982 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Warsaw to Duisburg?
About 36 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 Duisburg to Warsaw has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Rotterdam to Duisburg212 km
Antwerp to Duisburg234 km- Bremen to Duisburg264 km
- Hamburg to Duisburg362 km
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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.