GermanyGermanyBerlin to Munich shipping route.
633 km by rail, about 21 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Munich
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailMunichRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 633 km (393 mi) |
| Straight line | 504 km |
| Transit time | 21 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Munich shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Berlin, Germany to Munich, Germany runs 633 km on the freight network, heading south. The straight line between the cities is 504 km, the track adds 25%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 21 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Munich.
By road the same trip is 601 km and takes a truck about 6 h.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Munich is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Warsaw (562 km), Copenhagen (541 km) and Duisburg (519 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Munich?
633 km by rail (504 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Munich?
About 21 h 6 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 Munich 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.