Rail Freight from China to Europe & Central Asia
Faster than sea freight, substantially cheaper than air cargo. We operate scheduled Block Train departures connecting major China logistics hubs to Germany, Poland, the UK, and Europe with full customs clearance and DDP doorstep delivery.
Rail Freight Snapshot
- Origin Hubs: Xi’an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Yiwu, Wuhan
- Main Gateways: Alashankou, Khorgos, Manzhouli, Erenhot
- Destination Hubs: Malaszewicze (PL), Duisburg (DE), Hamburg (DE)
- Transit Time: 14 – 20 Days (Station to Station)
- Service Coverage: 28 European Countries + Central Asia
- Delivery Options: Terminal-to-Terminal, DAP, DDP Doorstep
Rail Freight Solutions
Comprehensive overland freight services designed for time-sensitive European supply chains.
FCL Rail Freight
Full 40HQ container loads with dedicated wagon booking and direct block train express schedules.
- Capacity: Standard 40ft High Cube containers
- Transit: 12 – 16 days to Poland / 16 – 18 days to Germany
- Security: Sealed container with GPS tracking
- Best For: High-volume industrial, automotive, and electronics cargo
LCL Rail Consolidation
Cost-effective shared container space for medium shipments with scheduled weekly groupage departures.
- Minimum: From 1 CBM / 100 KG
- Warehousing: Free 30-day storage in China hubs
- Deconsolidation: Warsaw or Duisburg bonded terminals
- Best For: E-commerce inventory and seasonal stock reorders
DDP Rail Door-to-Door
Complete end-to-end service with EU import customs clearance, VAT prepayment, and final-mile truck delivery.
- Inclusions: Pickup, rail freight, EU duty/tax, door delivery
- Coverage: All EU member states + United Kingdom
- Amazon FBA: Direct delivery to European FBA fulfillment hubs
- Best For: Sellers requiring hassle-free delivered duty paid logistics
China-Europe Railway Express Routes
Key origin terminals, border crossings, and destination hubs across the Eurasian land bridge.
| Origin Hub (China) | Border Crossing | Primary Hub (Europe) | Transit (Station-to-Station) | DDP Door Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an (Changan Express) | Alashankou / Dostyk | Malaszewicze (PL) / Duisburg (DE) | 12 – 14 Days | 16 – 20 Days |
| Chengdu / Chongqing | Khorgos / Altynkol | Lodz (PL) / Tilburg (NL) / Nuremberg (DE) | 14 – 16 Days | 18 – 22 Days |
| Yiwu (Yixinou Line) | Alashankou | Madrid (ES) / Duisburg (DE) / London (UK) | 16 – 18 Days | 20 – 24 Days |
| Wuhan / Zhengzhou | Manzhouli / Zabaikalsk | Hamburg (DE) / Munich (DE) / Liege (BE) | 14 – 16 Days | 18 – 22 Days |
How Rail Freight Works
A predictable 4-step overland shipping process from Chinese factories to European destinations.
1. Factory Collection
Cargo is collected from suppliers across China and delivered to our consolidation hubs in Xi’an, Chengdu, or Yiwu.
2. Customs & Loading
Export clearance is filed, cargo is loaded into 40HQ railway containers, and assigned to the scheduled block train.
3. Eurasian Transit
The train transits via Kazakhstan/Russia/Belarus, performs bogie exchange at border gauges, and reaches Europe.
4. Clearance & Delivery
EU import customs and VAT are settled at destination hubs. Final delivery is executed by road truck or courier straight to door.
Rail Freight FAQ
Answers to common questions about China-Europe train freight transit, pricing, and restrictions.