Germany
SwitzerlandMunich to Basel shipping route.
390 km by rail, about 13 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Basel
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailBaselRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 390 km (242 mi) |
| Straight line | 305 km |
| Transit time | 13 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Basel shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Munich, Germany to Basel, Switzerland runs 390 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 305 km, the track adds 28%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 13 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany 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 Munich and Basel.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Basel is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Basel?
390 km by rail (305 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Basel?
About 13 h 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 Munich 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.