The average train between Stralsund and Kiel takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Stralsund 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 3 times a day between Stralsund and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Stralsund is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Kiel at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Rostock Hbf and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 46m • 2 changes


6h 46m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 55m • 2 changes


10h 5m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Stralsund to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Stralsund station and arriving at Kiel station via Rostock Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Stralsund to Kiel train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Stralsund Hbf station.
Stralsund to Kiel train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Stralsund to Kiel train tickets online with ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stralsund and Kiel is 191.1 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Stralsund Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Rostock Hbf, Rostock Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 23m.