The average train between Kiel and Kristiansand takes 23h 36m and the fastest train takes 19h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Kristiansand. 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Kristiansand. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Kristiansand at 7:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Schleswig and take an average of 23h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Kristiansand? 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 Kristiansand. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Kristiansand station via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.
Kiel to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Kristiansand train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Kristiansand stasjon station.
Book your Kiel to Kristiansand train tickets online with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Kristiansand is 445.4 km. The road distance is 1,442 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Kristiansand stasjon via Schleswig, København H, Köpenhamn H, Göteborg Centralstation, and Oslo S in around 19h 12m.