France
BelgiumParis to Antwerp shipping route.
359 km by rail, about 12 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Antwerp
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailAntwerpRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 359 km (223 mi) |
| Straight line | 301 km |
| Transit time | 12 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Antwerp shipping route by rail
A freight train from Paris to Antwerp covers a rail distance of 359 km, against 301 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 12 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Belgium 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 Paris and Antwerp.
By road the same trip is 361 km and takes a truck about 4 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Antwerp is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Antwerp?
359 km by rail (301 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Antwerp?
About 12 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 Antwerp to Paris 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.