Germany
PortugalMunich to Lisbon shipping route.
2,501 km by rail, about 3.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,501 km (1,554 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,964 km |
| Transit time | 3.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Lisbon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Munich to Lisbon covers a rail distance of 2,501 km, against 1,964 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 3.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany 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 Munich and Lisbon.
By road the same trip is 2,461 km and takes a truck about 2.7 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Lisbon is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations: Madrid (2,011 km), Istanbul (1,965 km) and Zaragoza (1,677 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Lisbon?
2,501 km by rail (1,964 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Lisbon?
About 3.5 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 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.