France
GermanyParis to Berlin shipping route.
1,029 km by rail, about 34 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Berlin
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailBerlinRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,029 km (640 mi) |
| Straight line | 878 km |
| Transit time | 34 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Berlin shipping route by rail
Paris to Berlin by rail freight: 1,029 km of track, north east from France to Germany.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 34 h 18 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Germany 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 Berlin.
By road the same trip is 1,116 km and takes a truck about 22 h 18 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Berlin is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Barcelona (991 km), Verona (922 km) and Munich (881 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Berlin?
1,029 km by rail (878 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Berlin?
About 34 h 18 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 Berlin 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.