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Kiel to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Zurich takes 11h 45m 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 45m
Duration
1,032 km
Distance
CHF 221
Average price
Every 4 hours
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 Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
10h 10m
CHF 187–617

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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,032.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

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

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