The average train between Madrid and Kiel takes 32h 55m and the fastest train takes 30h 50m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 32h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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35h 51m • 5 changes
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36h 23m • 5 changes
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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 32h 55m.
Madrid to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Kiel train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Kiel is 1,857.3 km. The road distance is 2,755 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, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 21h 34m.