Karlsruhe to Kiel Trains

Karlsruhe to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Kiel takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. 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.

7h 49m
Duration: 751 km
Distance: €158
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

€123–282

Karlsruhe to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 50m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:31 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:37 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 3:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 3m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 59m • 1 change

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