France
AustriaLyon to Vienna shipping route.
1,153 km by rail, about 38 h 24 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lyon and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LyonRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,153 km (717 mi) |
| Straight line | 915 km |
| Transit time | 38 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lyon to Vienna shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lyon, France to Vienna, Austria runs 1,153 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 915 km, the track adds 26%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 38 h 24 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France 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 Lyon and Vienna.
By road the same trip is 1,306 km and takes a truck about 24 h.
Of 33 rail routes from Lyon in this directory, Vienna is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations: Hamburg (1,139 km), Prague (1,107 km) and Bremen (1,040 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lyon to Vienna?
1,153 km by rail (915 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lyon to Vienna?
About 38 h 24 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 Vienna to Lyon has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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Prague to Vienna337 km
Ljubljana to Vienna413 km
Munich to Vienna414 km- Trieste to Vienna493 km
- Koper to Vienna530 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.