The average train between Ljubljana and Kiel takes 18h 13m and the fastest train takes 14h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ljubljana is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana station and arriving at Kiel station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
Ljubljana to Kiel train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana station.
Ljubljana to Kiel train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ljubljana to Kiel train tickets online with Slovenske železnice (SŽ), ÖBB EuroCity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ljubljana and Kiel is 970.3 km. The road distance is 1,311 km.
You can take a train from Ljubljana to Kiel Hbf via Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 48m.