France
GermanyLyon to Bremen shipping route.
1,040 km by rail, about 34 h 42 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Bremen
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailBremenRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,040 km (646 mi) |
| Straight line | 862 km |
| Transit time | 34 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Bremen shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lyon, France to Bremen, Germany runs 1,040 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 862 km, the track adds 21%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 34 h 42 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France 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 Lyon and Bremen.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Bremen is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Ljubljana (948 km), Zaragoza (941 km) and London (909 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Bremen?
1,040 km by rail (862 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Bremen?
About 34 h 42 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 Bremen to Lyon 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.