The average train between Linz and Kiel takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 twice daily between Linz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Kiel station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Linz to Kiel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Kiel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Kiel train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Kiel is 728.1 km. The road distance is 1,154 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Lueneburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 11h 11m.