Germany
NetherlandsBerlin to Rotterdam shipping route.
671 km by rail, about 22 h 24 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Rotterdam
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailRotterdamRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 671 km (417 mi) |
| Straight line | 611 km |
| Transit time | 22 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Rotterdam shipping route by rail
Berlin to Rotterdam by rail freight: 671 km of track, west from Germany to the Netherlands.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 22 h 24 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and the Netherlands 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 Rotterdam.
By road the same trip is 698 km and takes a truck about 7 h 30 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Rotterdam is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Vienna (663 km), Munich (633 km) and Warsaw (562 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Rotterdam?
671 km by rail (611 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Rotterdam?
About 22 h 24 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 Rotterdam 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.