Germany
SwitzerlandDuisburg to Basel shipping route.
546 km by rail, about 18 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 546 km (340 mi) |
| Straight line | 435 km |
| Transit time | 18 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Basel shipping route by rail
A freight train from Duisburg to Basel covers a rail distance of 546 km, against 435 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 18 h 12 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Switzerland 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 Duisburg and Basel.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Basel is the 7th shortest. Closer destinations: Berlin (519 km), Paris (513 km) and Hamburg (362 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Basel?
546 km by rail (435 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Basel?
About 18 h 12 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 Basel to Duisburg has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Munich to Basel390 km
- Verona to Basel478 km
- Genoa to Basel481 km
- Paris to Basel521 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.