Germany
AustriaDuisburg to Vienna shipping route.
999 km by rail, about 33 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Duisburg and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DuisburgRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 999 km (620 mi) |
| Straight line | 776 km |
| Transit time | 33 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Duisburg to Vienna shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Duisburg, Germany to Vienna, Austria runs 999 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 776 km, the track adds 29%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 33 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Austria 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 Vienna.
By road the same trip is 999 km and takes a truck about 20 h 48 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Duisburg in this directory, Vienna is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Gdansk (993 km), Milan (874 km) and Copenhagen (807 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Duisburg to Vienna?
999 km by rail (776 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Duisburg to Vienna?
About 33 h 18 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 Vienna 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.