The average train between Zürich HB and Kiel takes 10h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zürich HB 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 every 2 hours between Zürich HB and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Kiel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Zürich HB to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to Kiel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Zürich HB to Kiel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zürich HB and Kiel is 780.1 km. The road distance is 1,039 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Kiel Hbf via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 43m.