GermanyGermanyMunich to Duisburg shipping route.
664 km by rail, about 22 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 664 km (412 mi) |
| Straight line | 504 km |
| Transit time | 22 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Duisburg shipping route by rail
A freight train from Munich to Duisburg covers a rail distance of 664 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 22 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 Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 655 km and takes a truck about 6 h 36 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Duisburg is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Budapest (656 km), Berlin (633 km) and Milan (552 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Duisburg?
664 km by rail (504 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Duisburg?
About 22 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 Duisburg 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.