Italy
PortugalMilan to Lisbon shipping route.
2,230 km by rail, about 3.1 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Milan and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MilanRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,230 km (1,386 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,683 km |
| Transit time | 3.1 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Milan to Lisbon shipping route by rail
Milan to Lisbon by rail freight: 2,230 km of track, west from Italy to Portugal.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.1 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Italy and Portugal 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 Lisbon.
By road the same trip is 2,134 km and takes a truck about 2.1 days.
Of 31 rail routes from Milan in this directory, Lisbon is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations: Stockholm (2,101 km), Istanbul (2,064 km) and Constanta (1,918 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Milan to Lisbon?
2,230 km by rail (1,683 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Milan to Lisbon?
About 3.1 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 Lisbon 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.