Kiel to Zurich Trains

Kiel to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Zurich takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 29m
Duration: 1,032 km
Distance: CHF 225
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

10h 10m

CHF 187–371

Kiel to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:26 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes

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