Austria
United KingdomVienna to London shipping route.
1,553 km by rail, about 2.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Vienna and London
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
ViennaRailLondonRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,553 km (965 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,235 km |
| Transit time | 2.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Vienna to London shipping route by rail
Vienna to London by rail freight: 1,553 km of track, north west from Austria to the United Kingdom.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Austria and the United Kingdom 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 Vienna and London.
By road the same trip is 1,500 km and takes a truck about 28 h 6 min.
Of 32 rail routes from Vienna in this directory, London is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations: Paris (1,295 km), Constanta (1,261 km) and Rotterdam (1,184 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Vienna to London?
1,553 km by rail (1,235 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Vienna to London?
About 2.2 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 London to Vienna 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.