The average train between Gothenburg and Kiel takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Gothenburg 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 5 times a day between Gothenburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg station and arriving at Kiel station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Gothenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gothenburg to Kiel train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft.
The distance between Gothenburg and Kiel is 393.3 km. The road distance is 764 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Kiel Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 8h 34m.