Germany
ItalyDuisburg to Milan shipping route.
874 km by rail, about 29 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Milan
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailMilanRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 874 km (543 mi) |
| Straight line | 688 km |
| Transit time | 29 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Milan shipping route by rail
Duisburg to Milan by rail freight: 874 km of track, south from Germany to Italy.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 29 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Italy 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 Milan.
By road the same trip is 923 km and takes a truck about 21 h 36 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Milan is the 13th shortest. Closer destinations: Copenhagen (807 km), Lyon (778 km) and Prague (755 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Milan?
874 km by rail (688 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Milan?
About 29 h 6 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 Milan 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.