The average train between Chemnitz and Kiel takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 every 4 hours between Chemnitz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Kiel station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Chemnitz to Kiel train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Kiel train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Chemnitz to Kiel train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Chemnitz and Kiel is 431 km. The road distance is 641 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 11m.