The average train between Kiel and Saalfeld takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Saalfeld. 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 Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Saalfeld. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Saalfeld station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Kiel to Saalfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Saalfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Saalfeld(Saale) station.
Book your Kiel to Saalfeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Kiel and Saalfeld is 416.8 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Saalfeld(Saale) via Hamburg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 2m.