The average train between Gdańsk and Kiel takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Gdańsk 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 Gdańsk and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gdańsk is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gdańsk to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gdańsk station and arriving at Kiel station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Gdańsk to Kiel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Gdansk Glowny station.
Gdańsk to Kiel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gdańsk to Kiel train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gdańsk and Kiel is 551.6 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Gdansk Glowny to Kiel Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 9m.