The average train between Kehl and Kiel takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Kehl 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 4 times a day between Kehl and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kehl is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kehl 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kehl to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kehl station and arriving at Kiel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Kehl to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Kehl to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kehl to Kiel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH).
The distance between Kehl and Kiel is 659 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Kehl Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Offenburg Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 8h 43m.