The average train between Stuttgart and Kiel takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 5 times a day between Stuttgart and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 1:23 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
Stuttgart to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Kiel is 619.4 km. The road distance is 748 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €130–290 and the journey takes 6h 17m.