United Kingdom
GermanyLondon to Berlin shipping route.
1,164 km by rail, about 38 h 48 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Berlin
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailBerlinRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,164 km (723 mi) |
| Straight line | 932 km |
| Transit time | 38 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Berlin shipping route by rail
A freight train from London to Berlin covers a rail distance of 1,164 km, against 932 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 38 h 48 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Germany 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 London and Berlin.
By road the same trip is 1,100 km and takes a truck about 24 h 42 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Berlin is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Munich (1,141 km), Hamburg (994 km) and Basel (920 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Berlin?
1,164 km by rail (932 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Berlin?
About 38 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 London 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.