Germany
AustriaBerlin to Vienna shipping route.
663 km by rail, about 22 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Berlin and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BerlinRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 663 km (412 mi) |
| Straight line | 524 km |
| Transit time | 22 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Berlin to Vienna shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Berlin, Germany to Vienna, Austria runs 663 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 524 km, the track adds 27%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 22 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Austria 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 Vienna.
By road the same trip is 759 km and takes a truck about 7 h 54 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Berlin in this directory, Vienna is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Munich (633 km), Warsaw (562 km) and Copenhagen (541 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Berlin to Vienna?
663 km by rail (524 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Berlin to Vienna?
About 22 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 Vienna 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.