The average train between Geneva and Kiel takes 22h 41m and the fastest train takes 17h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Geneva 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 once daily between Geneva and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 11:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 22h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Kiel station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.
Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Geneva to Kiel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Geneva and Kiel is 945.9 km. The road distance is 1,180 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Kiel Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 40m.