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The average train between Kiel and Thun takes 13h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Thun. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 5m
Duration
1,075 km
Distance
CHF 231
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 22
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain train Ic6 / ...
10h 37m
CHF 172–385

Kiel to Thun train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Thun. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Thun at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH11h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH11h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH11h 46m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 37m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbH11h 18m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,075.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Thun, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Thun via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 37m.

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