The average train between Linköping and Kiel takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Linköping and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, 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 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Linköping to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Linköping station and arriving at Kiel station via Malmö, Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Linköping to Kiel train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from Linköping Centralstation.
Linköping to Kiel train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Linköping to Kiel train tickets online with Swedish Railways (SJ), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linköping and Kiel is 566.2 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Linköping Centralstation to Kiel Hbf via Malmö, Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Schleswig in around 8h 46m.