Germany
FranceBerlin to Lyon shipping route.
1,189 km by rail, about 39 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,189 km (739 mi) |
| Straight line | 975 km |
| Transit time | 39 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Lyon shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Berlin, Germany to Lyon, France runs 1,189 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 975 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 39 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and France 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 Lyon.
By road the same trip is 1,239 km and takes a truck about 23 h 24 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Lyon is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations: London (1,164 km), Milan (1,119 km) and Koper (1,062 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Lyon?
1,189 km by rail (975 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Lyon?
About 39 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 Lyon to Berlin has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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Basel to Lyon366 km- Paris to Lyon430 km
Milan to Lyon443 km- Genoa to Lyon454 km
- Verona to Lyon589 km
Barcelona to Lyon687 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.