AustraliaAustraliaAdelaide to Melbourne shipping route.
748 km by rail, about 24 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Adelaide and Melbourne
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
AdelaideRailMelbourneRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 748 km (465 mi) |
| Straight line | 654 km |
| Transit time | 24 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Adelaide to Melbourne shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Adelaide, Australia to Melbourne, Australia runs 748 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 654 km, the track adds 14%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 24 h 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Adelaide and Melbourne.
Of 4 rail routes from Adelaide in this directory, Melbourne is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Adelaide to Melbourne?
748 km by rail (654 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Adelaide to Melbourne?
About 24 h 54 min 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 Melbourne to Adelaide has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Adelaide to Sydney1,591 km
- Adelaide to Brisbane2,270 km
- Adelaide to Perth2,586 km
- Sydney to Melbourne896 km
- Brisbane to Melbourne1,767 km
- Perth to Melbourne3,333 km
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.