Germany
United KingdomHamburg to London shipping route.
994 km by rail, about 33 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Hamburg and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HamburgRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 994 km (618 mi) |
| Straight line | 721 km |
| Transit time | 33 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Hamburg to London shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Hamburg, Germany to London, United Kingdom runs 994 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 721 km, the track adds 38%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 33 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and the United Kingdom 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 London.
By road the same trip is 928 km and takes a truck about 22 h 54 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Hamburg in this directory, London is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (975 km), Bratislava (974 km) and Vienna (935 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Hamburg to London?
994 km by rail (721 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Hamburg to London?
About 33 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 London 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.