The average train between Geneva and Kiel takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times 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 every 4 hours between Geneva and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Geneva to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Genève station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Renens VD station, Basel SBB station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Geneva and Kiel is 945.9 km. The road distance is 1146 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Kiel Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 40m.