Netherlands
GermanyRotterdam to Duisburg shipping route.
212 km by rail, about 7 h 6 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Rotterdam and Duisburg
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
RotterdamRailDuisburgRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 212 km (131 mi) |
| Straight line | 167 km |
| Transit time | 7 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Rotterdam to Duisburg shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Duisburg, Germany runs 212 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 167 km, the track adds 27%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 7 h 6 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the Netherlands 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 Rotterdam and Duisburg.
By road the same trip is 214 km and takes a truck about 2 h 18 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Rotterdam in this directory, Duisburg is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Rotterdam to Duisburg?
212 km by rail (167 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Rotterdam to Duisburg?
About 7 h 6 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 Duisburg to Rotterdam 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.