The average train between Rennes and Kiel takes 20h 14m and the fastest train takes 14h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 20h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
Rennes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rennes to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rennes and Kiel is 1,071.5 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 33m.