Germany
FranceBerlin to Paris shipping route.
1,029 km by rail, about 34 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Paris
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailParisRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,029 km (640 mi) |
| Straight line | 878 km |
| Transit time | 34 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Paris shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Berlin, Germany to Paris, France runs 1,029 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 878 km, the track adds 17%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 34 h 18 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 Paris.
By road the same trip is 1,116 km and takes a truck about 22 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Paris is the 20th shortest. Closer destinations: Trieste (1,024 km), Stockholm (1,015 km) and Ljubljana (949 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Paris?
1,029 km by rail (878 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Paris?
About 34 h 18 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 Paris to Berlin has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Rotterdam to Paris450 km
London to Paris481 km- Duisburg to Paris513 km
Basel to Paris521 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.