The average train between Kiel and Heilbronn takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Heilbronn. 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 Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Heilbronn station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Kiel to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Heilbronn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH.
The distance between Kiel and Heilbronn is 579.6 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 24m.