France
PortugalParis to Lisbon shipping route.
1,807 km by rail, about 2.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Lisbon
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailLisbonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,807 km (1,123 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,453 km |
| Transit time | 2.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Lisbon shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Paris, France to Lisbon, Portugal runs 1,807 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,453 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 2.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and Portugal 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 Lisbon.
By road the same trip is 1,788 km and takes a truck about 28 h 48 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Lisbon is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations: Malaszewicze (1,773 km), Warsaw (1,592 km) and Budapest (1,537 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Lisbon?
1,807 km by rail (1,453 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Lisbon?
About 2.5 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 Lisbon 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.