GermanyGermanyHamburg to Berlin shipping route.
294 km by rail, about 9 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Berlin
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailBerlinRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 294 km (183 mi) |
| Straight line | 255 km |
| Transit time | 9 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Berlin shipping route by rail
Hamburg to Berlin by rail freight: 294 km of track, south east from Germany.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 9 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Berlin.
By road the same trip is 289 km and takes a truck about 3 h 12 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Berlin is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Berlin?
294 km by rail (255 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Berlin?
About 9 h 48 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 Berlin 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.