The average train between Kiel and Bern takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Bern. 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 Kiel and Bern. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bern at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Bern? 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 Kiel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Bern station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
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The distance between Kiel and Bern is 841.3 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 9h 50m.