Italy
SwitzerlandMilan to Basel shipping route.
347 km by rail, about 11 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Milan and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MilanRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 347 km (215 mi) |
| Straight line | 263 km |
| Transit time | 11 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Milan to Basel shipping route by rail
A freight train from Milan to Basel covers a rail distance of 347 km, against 263 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 11 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Italy and Switzerland 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 Milan and Basel.
Of 31 rail routes from Milan in this directory, Basel is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Milan to Basel?
347 km by rail (263 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Milan to Basel?
About 11 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 Basel to Milan 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.