The average train between Kiel and France takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into France at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 21m • 3 changes


10h 7m • 3 changes


9h 53m • 3 changes


10h 4m • 3 changes


10h 23m • 3 changes


10h 15m • 3 changes


10h 15m • 3 changes


9h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at France station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Kiel and France is 1,036.4 km. The road distance is 1,075 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cité via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 10h 22m.