GermanyGermanyHamburg to Duisburg shipping route.
362 km by rail, about 12 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 362 km (225 mi) |
| Straight line | 321 km |
| Transit time | 12 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to Duisburg shipping route by rail
Hamburg to Duisburg by rail freight: 362 km of track, south west from Germany.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 12 h 6 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 Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 375 km and takes a truck about 4 h.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, Duisburg is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Berlin (294 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to Duisburg?
362 km by rail (321 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to Duisburg?
About 12 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 Duisburg to Hamburg has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Antwerp to Duisburg234 km
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Paris to Duisburg513 km- Berlin to Duisburg519 km
Basel to Duisburg546 km
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.