GermanyGermanyMunich to Berlin shipping route.
633 km by rail, about 21 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Berlin
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailBerlinRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 633 km (393 mi) |
| Straight line | 504 km |
| Transit time | 21 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Berlin shipping route by rail
A freight train from Munich to Berlin covers a rail distance of 633 km, against 504 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 21 h 6 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 Munich and Berlin.
By road the same trip is 601 km and takes a truck about 6 h.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Berlin is the 10th shortest. Closer destinations: Milan (552 km), Koper (528 km) and Trieste (490 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Berlin?
633 km by rail (504 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Berlin?
About 21 h 6 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 Berlin 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.