Switzerland
PortugalBasel to Lisbon shipping route.
2,118 km by rail, about 2.9 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,118 km (1,316 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,670 km |
| Transit time | 2.9 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Lisbon shipping route by rail
Basel to Lisbon by rail freight: 2,118 km of track, south west from Switzerland to Portugal.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.9 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Switzerland and Portugal 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 Lisbon.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Lisbon is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations: Constanta (2,056 km), Bucharest (1,867 km) and Stockholm (1,780 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Lisbon?
2,118 km by rail (1,670 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Lisbon?
About 2.9 days 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 Lisbon 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.