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Linköping to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Linköping and Kiel takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

14h 21m
Duration
846 km
Distance
€127
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Linköping to Kiel train times

Trains run twice daily between Linköping and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Linköping is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Malmö, Centralstation and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft9h 53m • 3 changes
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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft17h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swedish Railways (SJ)Swedish Railways (SJ)Danish Railways (DSB)Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft15h 32m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Linköping to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 845.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 21m

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, Koebenhavn H, and Schleswig in around 8h 52m.

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