The average train between Milan and Kiel takes 23h 24m and the fastest train takes 17h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Milan 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 Milan and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 23h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Kiel station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 24m.
Milan to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Kiel train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Kiel train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Milan and Kiel is 987.2 km. The road distance is 1,314 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Kiel Hbf via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 50m.