International Rail Freight Services to Germany : Your Reliable Associate

The China to Germany railway transport, part of the China-Europe Railway Express, is a crucial logistics corridor linking Asia and Europe. Since the inaugural train in 2011, this railway route has significantly facilitated trade and logistics development between China and Europe.

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A brief introduction to the China-Germany Railway

The China-Europe Railway Express departs from several Chinese cities, including Chongqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and Yiwu. The trains travel through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland before reaching various German cities such as Duisburg, Hamburg, and Munich. Covering approximately 10,000 kilometers, this route spans the Eurasian continent.

China to Germany Railway Main Routes

Zhengzhou to Hamburg
  • Route: Zhengzhou → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Hamburg)
  • Transit Time: 15-17 days
Chengdu to Hamburg
  • Route: Chengdu → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Hamburg)
  • Transit Time: 15-17 days
Wuhan to Hamburg
  • Route: Wuhan → Zhengzhou → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Hamburg)
  • Transit Time: 17-19 days
Suzhou to Hamburg
  • Route: Suzhou → Zhengzhou → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Hamburg)
  • Transit Time: 16-18 days
Chongqing to Duisburg
  • Route: Chongqing → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Duisburg)
  • Transit Time: 16-18 days
Xi’an to Duisburg
  • Route: Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Duisburg)
  • Transit Time: 12-14 days
Yiwu to Duisburg
  • Route: Yiwu → Zhengzhou → Xi’an → Lanzhou → Urumqi → Alashankou (China-Kazakhstan border) → Kazakhstan → Russia → Belarus → Poland → Germany (Duisburg)
  • Transit Time: 18-20 days

These China-Europe railway routes provide stable and efficient freight services, connecting major cities in China and Europe, and promoting trade and economic cooperation between the two regions. Specific schedules and timetables may vary based on demand and seasonality. If you need an accurate timetable, please contact us.

Railway Service Advantages

  • Speed: Faster than sea freight, typically reducing transit time to 15-20 days.
  • Cost-Effective: More economical than air freight, providing a balanced solution.
  • Environmental: Lower carbon emissions compared to air and sea transport.
  • Reliability: Regular schedules and high-frequency departures.

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