The average train between Kristiansand and Kiel takes 25h 20m and the fastest train takes 18h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Kristiansand to Kiel. 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 3 times a day between Kristiansand and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Kristiansand is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 25h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kristiansand to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kristiansand station and arriving at Kiel station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
Kristiansand to Kiel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Kristiansand stasjon station.
Kristiansand to Kiel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kristiansand to Kiel train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kristiansand and Kiel is 445.4 km. The road distance is 1,402 km.
You can take a train from Kristiansand stasjon to Kiel Hbf via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 18h 36m.