Germany
FranceMunich to Lyon shipping route.
740 km by rail, about 24 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Lyon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailLyonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 740 km (460 mi) |
| Straight line | 576 km |
| Transit time | 24 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Lyon shipping route by rail
A freight train from Munich to Lyon covers a rail distance of 740 km, against 576 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 24 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and France 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 Lyon.
By road the same trip is 892 km and takes a truck about 9 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Lyon is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Genoa (684 km), Duisburg (664 km) and Budapest (656 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Lyon?
740 km by rail (576 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Lyon?
About 24 h 36 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 Lyon 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.