The average train between Kiel and Salzburg takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Kiel and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 43m • 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 Hbf station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf station, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Kiel to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Kiel and Salzburg is 753 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Salzburg Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 10h 15m.