The average train between Karlsruhe and Kiel takes 8h 1m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Karlsruhe and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Kiel is 602.6 km. The road distance is 758 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 19m.