AustraliaAustraliaSydney to Brisbane shipping route.
871 km by rail, about 29 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Sydney and Brisbane
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SydneyRailBrisbaneRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 871 km (541 mi) |
| Straight line | 732 km |
| Transit time | 29 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Sydney to Brisbane shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Sydney, Australia to Brisbane, Australia runs 871 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 732 km, the track adds 19%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 29 h. 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 Sydney and Brisbane.
By road the same trip is 917 km and takes a truck about 21 h.
Of 4 rail routes from Sydney in this directory, Brisbane is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Sydney to Brisbane?
871 km by rail (732 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Sydney to Brisbane?
About 29 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 Brisbane to Sydney has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Sydney to Melbourne896 km
- Sydney to Adelaide1,591 km
- Sydney to Perth3,802 km
- Melbourne to Brisbane1,767 km
- Adelaide to Brisbane2,270 km
- Perth to Brisbane4,480 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.