Germany
SpainDuisburg to Madrid shipping route.
1,874 km by rail, about 2.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Madrid
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailMadridRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,874 km (1,164 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,465 km |
| Transit time | 2.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Madrid shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Duisburg, Germany to Madrid, Spain runs 1,874 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,465 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Spain 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 Madrid.
By road the same trip is 1,857 km and takes a truck about 41 h.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Madrid is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations: Zaragoza (1,568 km), Barcelona (1,462 km) and Stockholm (1,336 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Madrid?
1,874 km by rail (1,465 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Madrid?
About 2.6 days 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 Madrid 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.