Karlsruhe to Kiel Trains

Karlsruhe to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Kiel takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. 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.

6h 47m
Duration: 758 km
Distance: €167
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...

6h 19m

€138–310

Karlsruhe to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:37 PM → 8:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 11:35 PM
6h 38m • 1 change
6:37 PM → 1:15 AM
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6h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 8:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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.

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Karlsruhe to Kiel train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:37 PM → 8:52 PM

4:57 PM → 11:35 PM

6:37 PM → 1:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

1:05 PM → 8:40 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

12:59 PM → 8:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

12:59 PM → 8:40 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

12:59 PM → 8:40 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

12:59 PM → 8:40 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:52 PM

10:37 AM → 4:52 PM

12:37 PM → 6:52 PM

12:59 PM → 8:40 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbf

Train trips from Karlsruhe

Train trips to Kiel

Alternative transport options

6:37 PM → 1:15 AM
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