The average train between Kiel and Thun takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. 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.
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 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Thun? 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 Thun. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Thun station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Kiel to Thun train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Thun train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Thun station.
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The distance between Kiel and Thun is 860.2 km. The road distance is 1015 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Thun via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 10h 15m.