Southeast

Your benefits at a glance

Direct connection to Istanbul without additional transshipment
Single-wagon services for smaller transport units in addition to block trains
Connection via Oradea to Eastern Europe and the hinterland in intermodal transport
Istanbul Halkali terminal provides connections to the Black Sea region and towards Asia
Connecting Europe with the southern Silk Road and Asian markets
Contacts with local expertise on every section of the route
Connection to the Europe-wide Automotive RailNet with synergy benefits

West and East come together by rail

Rail freight transport is international and provides an environmentally friendly connection between major markets (external link: Emissions data | German Environment Agency). The Southeastern route links Germany and Western Europe with Southeastern Europe. On this important route from southern Germany to Istanbul’s internationally significant Halkali terminal, Oradea in Romania is also connected as an important hub, with links to the region’s last mile and onward to Eastern Europe.

Attractive across industries

The route is particularly attractive because of its direct connection to Halkali international freight terminal. This major hub supports onward transport within Türkiye and beyond to Asia via the southern Silk Road. It also offers direct access to the Black Sea and onward transport by sea.

Whether customers book block trains or individual containers, DB Cargo provides a complete service for the entire route or individual sections, including pre-carriage, onward carriage and coordination with all parties involved. Local specialists, for example in Hungary, handle planning and communication to ensure smooth operations on individual sections and throughout the onward journey to the destination. The route is also closely linked to the Automotive RailNet and benefits from the synergies of the Europe-wide network. It could not be more convenient.