The average train between Brest and Kiel takes 22h 23m and the fastest train takes 16h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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 twice daily between Brest and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brest to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Brest to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Brest to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Brest and Kiel is 1,207.1 km. The road distance is 1,681 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 46m.