AustraliaAustraliaMelbourne to Adelaide shipping route.
748 km by rail, about 24 h 54 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MelbourneRailAdelaideRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 748 km (465 mi) |
| Straight line | 654 km |
| Transit time | 24 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Melbourne to Adelaide shipping route by rail
A freight train from Melbourne to Adelaide covers a rail distance of 748 km, against 654 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 54 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Melbourne and Adelaide.
Of 4 rail routes from Melbourne in this directory, Adelaide is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Melbourne to Adelaide?
748 km by rail (654 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Melbourne to Adelaide?
About 24 h 54 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 Adelaide to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Melbourne to Sydney896 km
- Melbourne to Brisbane1,767 km
- Melbourne to Perth3,333 km
- Sydney to Adelaide1,591 km
- Brisbane to Adelaide2,270 km
- Perth to Adelaide2,586 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.