Germany
SpainMunich to Madrid shipping route.
2,011 km by rail, about 2.8 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Munich and Madrid
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MunichRailMadridRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,011 km (1,250 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,485 km |
| Transit time | 2.8 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Munich to Madrid shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Munich, Germany to Madrid, Spain runs 2,011 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,485 km, the track adds 35%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.8 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Germany and Spain 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 Madrid.
By road the same trip is 2,105 km and takes a truck about 42 h 36 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Munich in this directory, Madrid is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations: Istanbul (1,965 km), Zaragoza (1,677 km) and Constanta (1,666 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Munich to Madrid?
2,011 km by rail (1,485 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Munich to Madrid?
About 2.8 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 Madrid 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.