Czechia
SpainPrague to Madrid shipping route.
2,379 km by rail, about 3.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Prague and Madrid
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
PragueRailMadridRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,379 km (1,478 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,773 km |
| Transit time | 3.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Prague to Madrid shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Prague, Czechia to Madrid, Spain runs 2,379 km on the freight network, heading south west. The straight line between the cities is 1,773 km, the track adds 34%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.3 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Czechia and Spain 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 Prague and Madrid.
By road the same trip is 2,237 km and takes a truck about 2.5 days.
Of 33 rail routes from Prague in this directory, Madrid is the 32nd shortest. Closer destinations: Zaragoza (2,045 km), Istanbul (1,925 km) and Barcelona (1,792 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Prague to Madrid?
2,379 km by rail (1,773 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Prague to Madrid?
About 3.3 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 Madrid to Prague 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.