How long does it take to ship a container from Germany to Spain by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Spain is 4 days 15h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Spain?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 4 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Maersk and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Germany to Spain by air freight?

The quickest flight from Germany to Spain takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

How often do planes fly between Germany and Spain?

Scheduled flights between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Germany and Spain?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 2hrs. UPS Airlines operates on this route.

How long does it take to ship cargo from Germany to Spain by road?

It will typically take around 18h 35m to send cargo via road from Germany and Spain. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

What is the distance between Germany to Spain by ship?

The distance between Germany and Spain by cargo ship is 1,602 Nautical Miles (2,967 Kilometres / 1,843 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and Algeciras (ESALG).

What is the distance by road between Germany to Spain?

The distance between Germany and Spain by road is 2,047 Kilometres (1,272 Miles) and will typically take around 18h 35m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

What is the distance between Germany to Spain by air?

The distance between Germany and Spain by air is around 1,423 Kilometres (884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Germany to Spain by sea?

235kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany to Spain. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Germany to Spain?

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany to Spain. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Germany to Spain by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Germany to Spain by plane will take about 2hrs and departs from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and arrives into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Cologne Bonn Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

CGN

Departs from

MAD

2hrs: 1-2 times a week

1,423 km
884 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

MAD

2h 39m: Every few hours

1,423 km
884 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

101kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others

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Air routes from Germany to Spain

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Germany to Spain by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Germany to Spain by ship will take about 4 days 15h and departs from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrives into Algeciras (ESALG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Algeciras

Port of loading

DEBRV

Port of loading

ESALG

4 days 15h: 1-2 times a week

2,967 km
1,843 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

235kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / SAECS / SRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
UNIF - SCANDI8 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFRAN1 → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AL6 / TA12 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
49H → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
LEX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW5 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EME / SLB → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UNIF - H → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z93 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 / TA4 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGX / E03 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
N24 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → MB2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AT1 → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IBC → SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Neo Samba → Y63	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAE → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
E15 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SB2 / E02 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GGS → EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ECX → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NORWAYS7 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GERFIN → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NORWAYS1 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GGS → IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CAE → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FLX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Hamburg to Algeciras

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

ESALG

7 days 10h: 2-4 times a week

3,236 km
2,011 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

226kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
UMXAPL → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ME2 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → WAF10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → WAF12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE6 → SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ECX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ME2 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGX / E03 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CAX → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
IEX / ME2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
UNIF - H → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
UMXAPL / MECL1 → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
tbn / MECL1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
HAMRAU → KORA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
UNIF - E8 → KORA	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM
EPIC → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NCLEVANT → KORA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL2 → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRE → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WCC → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ME2 → Y63	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EUROMAR → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → Y63	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → MB2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SWX → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
OCR → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
49H → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UNIF - H → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PGX / E03 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IRE → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → AE3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IRE → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGX / E03 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
UNIF - H → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Z98 / CMA - DENMS3 \| ML - Z98 \| UNIF - NO1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE4 / AE5 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IOS / ME1 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
49H → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
49H → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU5 / LL6 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IOS / ME1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME2 → Z56	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Z56	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Germany to Spain by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Germany to Spain. The total distance is around 2,047 km and will usually takes around 18h 35m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Germany to Spain

18h 35m: N/A

2,047 km
1,272 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

2.07t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Air Freight

2hrs, 1-2 times a week

127kg CO₂e

Container Ship

4 days 15h, 1-2 times a week

235kg CO₂e

Road Freight

18h 35m

2.07t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 4 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Maersk and CMA CGM.

Germany to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Germany to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cologne Bonn Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Germany to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Algeciras

Most frequent

Hamburg to Algeciras

Germany to Spain by Road

Quickest road route

Germany to Spain

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