The average train between Stavanger and Kiel takes 26h 59m and the fastest train takes 22h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Stavanger 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 Stavanger and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stavanger is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Oslo S and take an average of 26h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 42m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Stavanger to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Stavanger station and arriving at Kiel station via Oslo S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.
Stavanger to Kiel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, depart from Stavanger stasjon station.
Stavanger to Kiel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Nordic, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Stavanger to Kiel train tickets online with Go-Ahead Nordic, Norwegian Railways (VY) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stavanger and Kiel is 582.5 km. The road distance is 1,616 km.
You can take a train from Stavanger stasjon to Kiel Hbf via Oslo S, Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Schleswig in around 22h 18m.