AustraliaAustraliaPerth to Melbourne shipping route.
3,333 km by rail, about 4.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Perth and Melbourne
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
PerthRailMelbourneRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,333 km (2,071 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,722 km |
| Transit time | 4.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Perth to Melbourne shipping route by rail
A freight train from Perth to Melbourne covers a rail distance of 3,333 km, against 2,722 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 4.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes 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 Perth and Melbourne.
Of 4 rail routes from Perth in this directory, Melbourne is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Adelaide (2,586 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Perth to Melbourne?
3,333 km by rail (2,722 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Perth to Melbourne?
About 4.6 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 Melbourne to Perth has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Perth to Adelaide2,586 km
- Perth to Sydney3,802 km
- Perth to Brisbane4,480 km
- Adelaide to Melbourne748 km
- Sydney to Melbourne896 km
- Brisbane to Melbourne1,767 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.