The average train between Kaiserslautern and Kiel takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kaiserslautern 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 hourly between Kaiserslautern and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Kiel station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Kaiserslautern to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Kiel train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Kiel is 566.1 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 53m.