Germany
FranceBremen to Lyon shipping route.
1,040 km by rail, about 34 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Bremen and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
BremenRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,040 km (646 mi) |
| Straight line | 862 km |
| Transit time | 34 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Bremen to Lyon shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Bremen, Germany to Lyon, France runs 1,040 km on the freight network, heading south. The straight line between the cities is 862 km, the track adds 21%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 34 h 42 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 Bremen and Lyon.
Of 32 rail routes from Bremen in this directory, Lyon is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Bratislava (1,007 km), Vienna (961 km) and Warsaw (946 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Bremen to Lyon?
1,040 km by rail (862 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Bremen to Lyon?
About 34 h 42 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 Lyon to Bremen has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Barcelona to Lyon687 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.