Salzburg to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Kiel takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.

11h 42m
Duration: 1,023 km
Distance: €205
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Göttingen

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Göttingentrain 25
Take the train from Göttingen to Kiel Hbftrain 22

10h 16m

€164–395

Salzburg to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Salzburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:55 PM → 11:31 AM
Arrives next day
12h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:39 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 52m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:31 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 9:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 3:31 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:31 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 3:31 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:31 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:05 AM → 3:31 PM
10h 26m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:31 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
14h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:40 PM
9h 53m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 1m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:40 PM
9h 53m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 3:40 PM
10h 1m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 5:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes

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