The average train between Lindau and Kiel takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lindau 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 5 times a day between Lindau and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Lindau is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lindau station and arriving at Kiel station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Lindau to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Lindau to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Lindau to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lindau and Kiel is 754 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Kiel Hbf via Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 35m.