The average train between Tarragona and Kiel takes 27h 21m and the fastest train takes 24h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Tarragona 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 once daily between Tarragona and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarragona is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 44m • 5 changes
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28h 44m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Tarragona station and arriving at Kiel station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
Tarragona to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Kiel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Tarragona to Kiel train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Tarragona and Kiel is 1,608.8 km. The road distance is 2,234 km.
You can take a train from Tarragona to Kiel Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 19h 43m.