Netherlands
GermanyRotterdam to Munich shipping route.
849 km by rail, about 28 h 18 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Rotterdam and Munich
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
RotterdamRailMunichRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 849 km (528 mi) |
| Straight line | 659 km |
| Transit time | 28 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Rotterdam to Munich shipping route by rail
A freight train from Rotterdam to Munich covers a rail distance of 849 km, against 659 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 28 h 18 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 Munich.
By road the same trip is 860 km and takes a truck about 8 h 36 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Rotterdam in this directory, Munich is the 8th shortest. Closer destinations: Basel (705 km), Berlin (671 km) and London (514 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Rotterdam to Munich?
849 km by rail (659 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Rotterdam to Munich?
About 28 h 18 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 Munich to Rotterdam has its own page with the same distance and route.
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London514 km - Rotterdam to Berlin671 km
Basel to Munich390 km
Prague to Munich391 km
Vienna to Munich414 km
Ljubljana to Munich415 km
Verona to Munich418 km
Bratislava to Munich485 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.