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Linköping to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linköping and Kiel takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Linköping 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.

11h 51m
Duration
854 km
Distance
€129
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Linköping to Kiel train times

Trains run twice a week between Linköping and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linköping is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Malmö, Centralstation and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft13h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 853.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Linköping, Sweden and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Kiel Hbf via Malmö, Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 8h 45m.

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