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Container transport from Hamburg (DEHAM) to Munich (DEMUC)
Data snapshot of . Schedules change, so treat these figures as indicative.
Hamburg to Munich is one of the busiest container rail corridors in Germany. Overnight trains link the port with the Bavarian terminals, with several departures every day.
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- Fastest transit
- 12 hours
- Departures
- several times a day
- Operators
- 5
- Lowest CO₂e per TEU
- 90 kg
Operators with a direct service from Hamburg to Munich
| Operator | Mode | Transit time | Departures | EmissionsCO₂e per TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRANS | Rail | 12 hours | daily | 150 kg |
| TXL | Rail | 1–4 days | daily | 90 kg Lowest CO₂e |
| TFG | Rail | 25 hours | every 1–2 days | 90 kg Lowest CO₂e |
Next departures, vessels and reliability
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Vessel | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Common questions
How long does container transport from Hamburg to Munich take?
Direct services take 1–4 days. The fastest in this snapshot is run by METRANS, at 12 hours.
Which operators run direct container services from Hamburg to Munich?
5 operators: METRANS, TXL, TFG, ERS and Eurogate Intermodal.
How often are there departures from Hamburg to Munich?
Taken together, services leave several times a day, spread over 5 direct services.
What are the CO₂e emissions of moving a container from Hamburg to Munich?
Between 90 kg–150 kg CO₂e per TEU, depending on the service.
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Alternative routes
- Bremerhaven to Munich – via Bremerhaven, 120 km from Hamburg