Germany
SpainBerlin to Madrid shipping route.
2,390 km by rail, about 3.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Madrid
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailMadridRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,390 km (1,485 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,869 km |
| Transit time | 3.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Madrid shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Berlin, Germany to Madrid, Spain runs 2,390 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,869 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Spain 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 Madrid.
By road the same trip is 2,321 km and takes a truck about 2.6 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Madrid is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations: Istanbul (2,217 km), Zaragoza (2,085 km) and Barcelona (1,874 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Madrid?
2,390 km by rail (1,869 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Madrid?
About 3.3 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 Madrid 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.