Switzerland
GermanyBasel to Hamburg shipping route.
828 km by rail, about 27 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Hamburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailHamburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 828 km (515 mi) |
| Straight line | 687 km |
| Transit time | 27 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Hamburg shipping route by rail
Basel to Hamburg by rail freight: 828 km of track, north from Switzerland to Germany.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 27 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 Hamburg.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Hamburg is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Vienna (803 km), Koper (786 km) and Bremen (775 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Hamburg?
828 km by rail (687 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Hamburg?
About 27 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 Hamburg 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.