Karlsruhe to Kiel Trains

Karlsruhe to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Kiel takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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.

8h 3m
Duration: 751 km
Distance: €160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22

6h 57m

€133–281

Karlsruhe to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:59 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:59 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change

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