The average train between Cham and Kiel takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cham 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 3 times a day between Cham and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cham is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Schwandorf and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 24m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cham to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cham station and arriving at Kiel station via Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Cham to Kiel train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Cham(Oberpf) station.
Cham to Kiel train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Cham to Kiel train tickets online with Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cham and Kiel is 592.5 km. The road distance is 854 km.
You can take a train from Cham(Oberpf) to Kiel Hbf via Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 56m.