AustraliaAustraliaSydney to Perth shipping route.
3,802 km by rail, about 5.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Sydney and Perth
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SydneyRailPerthRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,802 km (2,362 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,291 km |
| Transit time | 5.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Sydney to Perth shipping route by rail
A freight train from Sydney to Perth covers a rail distance of 3,802 km, against 3,291 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 5.3 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 Sydney and Perth.
Of 4 rail routes from Sydney in this directory, Perth is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations: Adelaide (1,591 km), Melbourne (896 km) and Brisbane (871 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Sydney to Perth?
3,802 km by rail (3,291 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Sydney to Perth?
About 5.3 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 Perth to Sydney has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Sydney to Brisbane871 km
- Sydney to Melbourne896 km
- Sydney to Adelaide1,591 km
- Adelaide to Perth2,586 km
- Melbourne to Perth3,333 km
- Brisbane to Perth4,480 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.