The average train between Munich and Kiel takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 4 times a day between Munich and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Lueneburg and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Kiel station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Munich to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Kiel is 694.9 km. The road distance is 883 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Lueneburg and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 21m.