Germany
United KingdomMunich to London shipping route.
1,141 km by rail, about 38 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,141 km (709 mi) |
| Straight line | 919 km |
| Transit time | 38 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to London shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Munich, Germany to London, United Kingdom runs 1,141 km on the freight network, heading north west. The straight line between the cities is 919 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 38 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and the United Kingdom 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 London.
By road the same trip is 1,158 km and takes a truck about 24 h 54 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, London is the 24th shortest. Closer destinations: Copenhagen (1,132 km), Gdansk (1,078 km) and Warsaw (1,035 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to London?
1,141 km by rail (919 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to London?
About 38 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 London 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.