United Kingdom
AustriaLondon to Vienna shipping route.
1,553 km by rail, about 2.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,553 km (965 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,235 km |
| Transit time | 2.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Vienna shipping route by rail
London to Vienna by rail freight: 1,553 km of track, east from the United Kingdom to Austria.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Austria 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 Vienna.
By road the same trip is 1,500 km and takes a truck about 28 h 6 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Vienna is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations: Zaragoza (1,536 km), Barcelona (1,472 km) and Copenhagen (1,439 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Vienna?
1,553 km by rail (1,235 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Vienna?
About 2.2 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 Vienna 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.