Portugal
ItalyLisbon to Milan shipping route.
2,230 km by rail, about 3.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lisbon and Milan
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LisbonRailMilanRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,230 km (1,386 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,683 km |
| Transit time | 3.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lisbon to Milan shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lisbon, Portugal to Milan, Italy runs 2,230 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 1,683 km, the track adds 33%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Portugal and Italy 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 Lisbon and Milan.
By road the same trip is 2,134 km and takes a truck about 2.1 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Lisbon in this directory, Milan is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Antwerp (2,166 km), Genoa (2,120 km) and Basel (2,118 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lisbon to Milan?
2,230 km by rail (1,683 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lisbon to Milan?
About 3.1 days 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 Milan to Lisbon 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.