Kiel to Zurich Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Zurich takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. 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.

10h 57m
Duration: 1,032 km
Distance: CHF 201
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best

Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

9h 48m

CHF 159–342

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
9h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:00 AM
Arrives next day
9h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 1:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:16 AM → 6:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 8:24 PM
10h 8m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 44m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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