Germany
FranceDuisburg to Lyon shipping route.
778 km by rail, about 25 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 778 km (483 mi) |
| Straight line | 646 km |
| Transit time | 25 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Lyon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Duisburg to Lyon covers a rail distance of 778 km, against 646 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 25 h 54 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 Duisburg and Lyon.
By road the same trip is 851 km and takes a truck about 8 h 42 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Lyon is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Prague (755 km), Munich (664 km) and London (647 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Lyon?
778 km by rail (646 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Lyon?
About 25 h 54 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 Duisburg 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.