France
GermanyLyon to Munich shipping route.
740 km by rail, about 24 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Munich
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailMunichRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 740 km (460 mi) |
| Straight line | 576 km |
| Transit time | 24 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Munich shipping route by rail
A freight train from Lyon to Munich covers a rail distance of 740 km, against 576 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 24 h 36 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 Munich.
By road the same trip is 892 km and takes a truck about 9 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Munich is the 7th shortest. Closer destinations: Barcelona (687 km), Verona (589 km) and Genoa (454 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Munich?
740 km by rail (576 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Munich?
About 24 h 36 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 Munich to Lyon has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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Basel366 km - Lyon to Paris430 km
- Lyon to
Milan443 km - Lyon to Genoa454 km
- Lyon to Verona589 km
- Lyon to
Barcelona687 km - Basel to Munich390 km
Prague to Munich391 km
Vienna to Munich414 km
Ljubljana to Munich415 km- Verona to Munich418 km
Bratislava to Munich485 km
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.