The average train between Switzerland and Kiel takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Switzerland to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Kiel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Switzerland to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Switzerland to Kiel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Switzerland and Kiel is 847.1 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Kiel Hbf via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 11h 19m.