Switzerland
GermanyBasel to Berlin shipping route.
857 km by rail, about 28 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Berlin
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailBerlinRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 857 km (532 mi) |
| Straight line | 690 km |
| Transit time | 28 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Berlin shipping route by rail
Basel to Berlin by rail freight: 857 km of track, north east from Switzerland to Germany.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 28 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Germany come 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 Basel and Berlin.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Berlin is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations: Hamburg (828 km), Vienna (803 km) and Koper (786 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Berlin?
857 km by rail (690 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Berlin?
About 28 h 36 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 Berlin to Basel has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.