Germany
SwitzerlandHamburg to Basel shipping route.
828 km by rail, about 27 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 828 km (515 mi) |
| Straight line | 687 km |
| Transit time | 27 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Basel shipping route by rail
A freight train from Hamburg to Basel covers a rail distance of 828 km, against 687 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 27 h 36 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 Hamburg and Basel.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Basel is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Munich (789 km), Lodz (776 km) and Gdansk (705 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Basel?
828 km by rail (687 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Basel?
About 27 h 36 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 Hamburg 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.