The average train between Bruges and Kiel takes 11h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 Bruges and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Bruges is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 11h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Kiel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
Bruges to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bruges to Kiel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bruges and Kiel is 579.2 km. The road distance is 856 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 33m.