France
NetherlandsParis to Rotterdam shipping route.
450 km by rail, about 15 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Paris and Rotterdam
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ParisRailRotterdamRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 450 km (280 mi) |
| Straight line | 373 km |
| Transit time | 15 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Paris to Rotterdam shipping route by rail
Paris to Rotterdam by rail freight: 450 km of track, north east from France to the Netherlands.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 15 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between France and the Netherlands 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 Rotterdam.
By road the same trip is 502 km and takes a truck about 6 h.
Of 33 rail routes from Paris in this directory, Rotterdam is the 3rd shortest. Closer destinations: Lyon (430 km) and Antwerp (359 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Paris to Rotterdam?
450 km by rail (373 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Paris to Rotterdam?
About 15 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 Rotterdam to Paris has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Bremen to Rotterdam395 km
- Hamburg to Rotterdam501 km
- London to Rotterdam514 km
- Berlin to Rotterdam671 km
- Basel to Rotterdam705 km
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.