The average train between Madrid and Kiel takes 33h 55m and the fastest train takes 28h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 33h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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39h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Kiel station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.
Madrid to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Kiel train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Kiel is 1,857.3 km. The road distance is 2,951 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Kiel Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 21h 56m.