Spain
GermanyMadrid to Munich shipping route.
2,011 km by rail, about 2.8 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Madrid and Munich
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MadridRailMunichRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,011 km (1,250 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,485 km |
| Transit time | 2.8 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Madrid to Munich shipping route by rail
A freight train from Madrid to Munich covers a rail distance of 2,011 km, against 1,485 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 2.8 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Spain 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 Madrid and Munich.
By road the same trip is 2,105 km and takes a truck about 42 h 36 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Madrid in this directory, Munich is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Duisburg (1,874 km), London (1,842 km) and Verona (1,821 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Madrid to Munich?
2,011 km by rail (1,485 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Madrid to Munich?
About 2.8 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 Munich to Madrid 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.