The average train between Ingolstadt and Kiel takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ingolstadt 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 4 times a day between Ingolstadt and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Ingolstadt is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ingolstadt to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ingolstadt station and arriving at Kiel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Ingolstadt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Ingolstadt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ingolstadt to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Ingolstadt and Kiel is 624.2 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 4m.