Switzerland
GermanyBasel to Munich shipping route.
390 km by rail, about 13 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Basel and Munich
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BaselRailMunichRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 390 km (242 mi) |
| Straight line | 305 km |
| Transit time | 13 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Basel to Munich shipping route by rail
A freight train from Basel to Munich covers a rail distance of 390 km, against 305 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 13 h. 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 Munich.
Of 33 rail routes from Basel in this directory, Munich is the 3rd shortest. Closer destinations: Lyon (366 km) and Milan (347 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Basel to Munich?
390 km by rail (305 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Basel to Munich?
About 13 h 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 Munich to Basel has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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Milan347 km - Basel to
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- Basel to Genoa481 km
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- Basel to Duisburg546 km
Prague to Munich391 km
Vienna to Munich414 km
Ljubljana to Munich415 km- Verona to Munich418 km
Bratislava to Munich485 km- Trieste to Munich490 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.