The average train between Kiel and Aachen takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Aachen. 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 hourly between Kiel and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Aachen at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Aachen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Kiel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Kiel and Aachen is 479.8 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Aachen, Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf in around 6h 38m.