The average train between Strasbourg and Kiel takes 11h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Kiel station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Strasbourg to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Strasbourg to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Strasbourg and Kiel is 659 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Kiel Hbf via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 23m.