Travel Time Estimator

Estimate how long your train journey will take based on train type.

Estimate how long a train journey will take between any two stations. Choose from four train types — high-speed (250 km/h), express (160 km/h), regional (100 km/h), or commuter (60 km/h) — to get a duration estimate based on the estimated rail distance. The comparison table shows travel times for all train types at once, helping you understand how service level affects your journey time.

How It Works

1

Select Stations

Search and select your origin and destination stations from our database of 10,000+ stations worldwide.

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Choose Train Type

Pick from 4 categories: High-Speed (250 km/h), Express (160 km/h), Regional (100 km/h), or Commuter (60 km/h).

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View Estimates

See the estimated duration, rail distance, and a comparison table showing times for all train types on the same route.

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Estimated Duration

Rail Distance

Average Speed

Time by Train Type

Train Type Speed Est. Duration

Frequently Asked Questions

These are rough estimates based on average speeds. Actual times depend on many factors: number of stops, track quality, speed limits, border crossings, and operator schedules. For high-speed routes (e.g., Paris-Lyon TGV), estimates are typically within 10-20% of actual times. For regional routes with many stops, actual times may be 20-40% longer.
High-Speed (250 km/h): Trains like TGV, ICE, AVE, Shinkansen — dedicated high-speed lines with few stops. Express (160 km/h): Intercity trains on main lines — IC, EC trains with moderate stops. Regional (100 km/h): Local trains serving smaller stations — RE, RB, TER trains. Commuter (60 km/h): Suburban trains with frequent stops — S-Bahn, RER, Cercanías.
No, these are mathematical estimates, not real timetable data. For actual departure times and durations, we recommend checking the operator's website or booking platforms like Trainline or Omio.
The average speeds already include a built-in allowance for stops and acceleration/deceleration. For example, the 250 km/h 'High-Speed' average accounts for the fact that trains don't maintain maximum speed throughout the journey. Actual TGV maximum speed is 320 km/h, but the average including stops is closer to 250 km/h.
Major high-speed rail networks exist in France (TGV, up to 320 km/h), Germany (ICE, 300 km/h), Spain (AVE, 310 km/h), Italy (Frecciarossa, 300 km/h), Japan (Shinkansen, 320 km/h), China (CRH, 350 km/h), and South Korea (KTX, 305 km/h). Several other countries have lines reaching 200+ km/h.
This tool shows all four train types for a single route. To compare different routes, simply run the calculator multiple times with different station pairs. Each route page on TrainFYI also shows estimated travel times.

Methodology

Travel time is estimated by dividing the estimated rail distance (straight-line × 1.3) by the average speed of the selected train type. These speeds represent typical cruising averages and include time for acceleration, deceleration, and brief station stops. Actual journey times may vary based on the number of intermediate stops, track conditions, and the specific operator's schedule.