The average train between Aachen and Kiel takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Aachen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Kiel station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Aachen to Kiel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Kiel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Kiel train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Aachen and Kiel is 479.8 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Kiel Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 36m.