Salzburg to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Kiel takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. 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 48m
Duration: 1,023 km
Distance: €225
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kiel Hbftrain 22

10h 13m

€172–384

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 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 2 changes
10:55 PM → 1:40 PM
Arrives next day
14h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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
4:00 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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
5:05 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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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