The average train between Kiel and Switzerland takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Switzerland. 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 5 times a day between Kiel and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
Kiel to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Kiel and Switzerland is 847.1 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 53m.