The average train between Kiel and Salzburg takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Salzburg. 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 Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 2:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Salzburg? 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 Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Salzburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Kiel to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Salzburg is 753 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Göttingen, and München Hbf in around 10h 3m.