Germany
PortugalBerlin to Lisbon shipping route.
2,836 km by rail, about 3.9 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,836 km (1,762 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,312 km |
| Transit time | 3.9 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Lisbon shipping route by rail
Berlin to Lisbon by rail freight: 2,836 km of track, south west from Germany to Portugal.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.9 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany 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 Berlin and Lisbon.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Lisbon is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations: Madrid (2,390 km), Istanbul (2,217 km) and Zaragoza (2,085 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Lisbon?
2,836 km by rail (2,312 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Lisbon?
About 3.9 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 Berlin has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Lyon to Lisbon1,787 km- Paris to Lisbon1,807 km
Basel to Lisbon2,118 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.