Germany
SwitzerlandBerlin to Basel shipping route.
857 km by rail, about 28 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailBaselRail 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 Berlin to Basel shipping route by rail
Berlin to Basel by rail freight: 857 km of track, south west from Germany to Switzerland.
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 Germany and Switzerland 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 Berlin and Basel.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Basel is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (750 km), Malaszewicze (744 km) and Bratislava (681 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Basel?
857 km by rail (690 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Basel?
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 Basel to Berlin 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.