How long does it take to ship a container from Munich to Southampton by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Munich and Southampton is 1 day 7h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Munich and Southampton?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 1 day 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, ONE and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Munich to Southampton by air freight?

The quickest flight from Munich to Southampton takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Munich and Southampton?

Scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Munich and Southampton?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Munich and Southampton. Cargo flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2hrs. Singapore Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Munich to Southampton by ship?

The distance between Munich and Southampton by cargo ship is 514 Nautical Miles (951 Kilometres / 591 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Munich to Southampton by air?

The distance between Munich and Southampton by air is around 1,114 Kilometres (692 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Munich Airport (MUC) and Southampton Airport (SOU).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Munich to Southampton by sea?

73kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Munich to Southampton. 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 Munich to Southampton?

184kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Munich to Southampton. 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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Munich to Southampton By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Munich, Germany to Southampton, United Kingdom by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Munich to Southampton by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Munich to Southampton by plane will take about 2hrs and departs from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every few hours.

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

LHR

2hrs: Every few hours

943 km
586 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

52kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every few hours	Airbus A320neo+1 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+2 others
Eurowings	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
KLM	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Eurowings	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others

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Closest airports

Munich Airport to Southampton Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

SOU

8h 41m: Every 1-2 days

1,114 km
692 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

184kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
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Munich to Southampton by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Munich to Southampton by ship will take about 1 day 7h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Southampton

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

GBSOU

1 day 7h: 2-4 times a week

451 km
280 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

34kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IBC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CAX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk
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Closest seaports

Hamburg to Southampton

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

GBSOU

1 day 17h: 2-4 times a week

951 km
591 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

73kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
NE4 / AE5 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
N24 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
NCLEVANT → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEGEAN SEA → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE1 → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EUROMAR → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Silk → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Israel Express → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME2 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AES → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Israel Express → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NORWAYS1 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AES → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GERFIN → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE / MSC - NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, WEC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LUX → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
ME1 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Bremerhaven to Southampton

Port of loading

DEBRV

Port of loading

GBSOU

12 days 8h: Every 1-2 days

4,235 km
2,632 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

410kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IBC	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE
CAE → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
GEX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEGEAN SEA → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLB → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC to SAF → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming
Britannia → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE / MSC - NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, WEC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL4 / TA4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Munich to Southampton

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Air Freight

2hrs, Every few hours

52kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 7h, 2-4 times a week

34kg CO₂e

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Munich to Southampton By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Munich to Southampton by Air freight

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Munich Airport to Southampton Airport

Munich to Southampton by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Southampton

Closest seaports

Hamburg to Southampton

Most frequent

Bremerhaven to Southampton

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