France
GermanyLyon to Hamburg shipping route.
1,139 km by rail, about 38 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Hamburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailHamburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,139 km (708 mi) |
| Straight line | 942 km |
| Transit time | 38 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Hamburg shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lyon, France to Hamburg, Germany runs 1,139 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 942 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 38 h. 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 Hamburg.
By road the same trip is 1,176 km and takes a truck about 22 h 54 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Hamburg is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations: Prague (1,107 km), Bremen (1,040 km) and Ljubljana (948 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Hamburg?
1,139 km by rail (942 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Hamburg?
About 38 h 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 Hamburg 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.