Germany
United KingdomBremen to London shipping route.
889 km by rail, about 29 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Bremen and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BremenRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 889 km (552 mi) |
| Straight line | 632 km |
| Transit time | 29 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Bremen to London shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Bremen, Germany to London, United Kingdom runs 889 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 632 km, the track adds 41%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 29 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and the United Kingdom 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 Bremen and London.
Of 32 rail routes from Bremen in this directory, London is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Lodz (866 km), Gdansk (819 km) and Paris (777 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Bremen to London?
889 km by rail (632 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Bremen to London?
About 29 h 36 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 London to Bremen has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Antwerp474 km - Bremen to
Copenhagen560 km - Bremen to
Prague666 km - Antwerp to London415 km
Paris to London481 km- Rotterdam to London514 km
- Duisburg to London647 km
- Lyon to London909 km
Basel to London920 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.