Rail Freight Services from China to Europe – Welltrans Logistics
PORT TO PORT, DOOR TO DOOR
Welcome to Welltrans Logistics, your trusted partner for rail freight services from China to Europe. With over 15 years of experience, we leverage the China-Europe Railway Express to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly logistics solutions. Whether you need door-to-door freight forwarding from China to Canada or medical device shipping from China to Jeddah, our services cater to your unique needs.
Why Choose Rail Freight with Welltrans Logistics?
Rail freight offers a compelling alternative to sea and air transport, combining speed, affordability, and sustainability. Our services benefit from the Belt and Road Initiative, connecting major Chinese cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Qingdao to European hubs. Here’s why our rail freight stands out:
- Fast Transit Times: Deliveries take 14-25 days, faster than sea freight shipping from Shanghai to Middle East.
- Competitive Costs: Enjoy lower rates compared to air freight services from Shenzhen to Europe.
- Environmental Benefits: Rail emits less carbon than road or air, aligning with green logistics goals.
Our Rail Freight Corridors
We operate across three key corridors to ensure seamless transportation:
- West Corridor: Ideal for freight from southwest and northwest China, connecting via Alataw Pass to Europe.
- Middle Corridor: Perfect for central and north China, linking through Erenhot to Russia and Poland.
- East Corridor: Supports eastern ports like Qingdao, offering bonded warehouse services in Qingdao China.

Experience the efficiency of our rail network, designed to handle customs clearance process for imports from China and oversized cargo with ease.
Specialized Services
At Welltrans Logistics, we tailor our rail freight to your industry needs:
- Medical Device Shipping: Secure transport for medical device shipping from China to Jeddah with temperature control.
- Oversized Cargo: Expert handling for freight forwarding for oversized cargo from China.
Railway routes from China to Euro

Discover the seamless rail freight routes connecting China to Europe and beyond with Welltrans Logistics. Our extensive network ensures efficient delivery across vast distances with competitive transit times. Explore the details below:
- Chongqing to Duisburg: Starting at Chongqing Tuanjie Village Station, this route exits via Alashankou, traversing Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, ending at Duisburg Station, Germany. Spanning 10,987 kilometers, it takes 14-15 days.
- Chengdu to Lodz/Tilburg/Nuremberg: Originating from Chengdu Chengxiang Station, exiting via Alashankou, and passing through Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus, this route reaches Lodz (Poland), Tilburg (Netherlands), or Nuremberg (Germany). Covering 9,965 kilometers, the journey lasts 11-12 days.
- Zhengzhou to Hamburg: Beginning at Zhengzhou Putian Station, this route exits via Alashankou or Erlian. The Alashankou path spans 10,461 kilometers through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, taking 13 days. The Erlian route, via Mongolia, covers 10,457 kilometers in 15 days.
- Wuhan to Hamburg/Duisburg/Pardubice: Starting at Wuhan Wujiashan Station, exiting via Alashankou, it covers 10,880 kilometers through Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus to Poland, Czech Republic, and Germany in 15 days. Via Manzhouli, it’s 6,645 kilometers in 10 days.
- Suzhou to Warsaw: Departing from Suzhou West Railway Station, exiting via Manzhouli, and passing through Russia and Belarus, this route ends at Warsaw Station, Poland. Spanning 11,190 kilometers, it takes 14 days.
- Yiwu to Madrid: Starting at Yiwu West Railway Station, exiting via Alashankou, and crossing Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and France, it reaches Madrid, Spain. Covering 13,052 kilometers, the trip takes 18 days.
- Yiwu to London: Also from Yiwu West, exiting via Alashankou, this route passes through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, France, and the English Channel to Barking Station, London, UK, in 18-20 days.
- Shenyang to Hamburg: Beginning at Shenyang East Railway Station, exiting via Manzhouli, and traveling through Russia, Belarus, and Poland, it reaches Hamburg, Germany. Spanning 9,985 kilometers, it takes 12-14 days.
- Hefei to Hamburg: Starting at Hefei North Railway Station, exiting via Alashankou, and passing through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Poland, it ends in Hamburg. Covering 10,647 kilometers, it takes 15 days.
- Dongguan to Hamburg: Departing from Dongguan Shilong Station, exiting via Manzhouli, and passing through Russia, Belarus, and Poland, it reaches Hamburg, Germany. Spanning 12,283 kilometers, it takes 17 days.
- Harbin to Hamburg: Starting at Harbin Xiangfang Railway Station, exiting via Manzhouli, and traveling through Russia’s Zabaikal to Chita, then the Siberian Railway via Yekaterinburg and Moscow to Malaszewicz, Poland, ending in Hamburg, Germany. Covering 9,820 kilometers, it takes 17 days.
- Central Asian Train (Lianyungang to Five Central Asian Countries): Departing from Lianyungang, exiting via Alashankou or Horgos, this route serves Almaty (Kazakhstan), Qikursay, Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Alamedkin (Kyrgyzstan), and Dushanbe (Tajikistan). Leveraging the New Eurasian Land Bridge, it’s 900 kilometers shorter to Europe and 2,700 kilometers less than the Siberian route.
- West Asia and South Asia Trains: Connecting via Alashankou, Horgos, Erenhot, Hekou, and Pingxiang, these routes handle China’s import/export goods and transit cargo from Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, linking Central, West, and South Asia.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Rail Transport
- Transit Time: Offers a balanced speed—slower than air freight but faster than sea freight, serving as a vital alternative.
- Large Volume: Ideal for bulk goods, with stable railway schedules surpassing air freight’s limited capacity and high costs.
- Price Advantage: Positioned between air and sea freight, occasionally undercutting sea rates.
- Environmentally Friendly: Emits just 1/15 of air transport and 1/7 of road transport carbon.
- Wide Distribution: Reaches numerous inland cities in China and Europe, unlike port- or airport-centric sea and air options.
- High Frequency: Features dense schedules with daily departures at many stations.
- Special Trains: Enables affordable export of low-cost goods, boosting global reach for Chinese products.
- Controllable Process: Provides full visibility and advance notifications for European clients to arrange truck pickups.
- Long Reloading Time: May face delays due to site congestion, weather, or staffing issues.
- Cargo Restrictions: Excludes special cargo like oil, magnets, or liquids/powders.
- Price Differences by Location: Inland stations offer lower rates, while coastal ones are pricier due to land freight costs.
- Document Complexity: Requires multilingual (Chinese, English, Russian) paperwork, potentially delaying inspections.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Rail Transport
Air | Rail | Road | Sea | |
Time | 3-6 days | 15-18 days | 13 days in Summer, 16 days in Winter | 30-36 days |
Cost | 2.9 EUR/KG in off season, 4.8 EUR/KG in peak season | 1.4 EUR/KG | 2.4 EUR/KG | 2.1 EUR/KG |
Reliability | Stable | Stable | Normal | stable |
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