The average train between Zagreb and Kiel takes 25h 23m and the fastest train takes 17h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb 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 Zagreb and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 25h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Zagreb station and arriving at Kiel station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
Zagreb to Kiel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Kiel train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Zagreb to Kiel train tickets online with HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), Slovenske železnice (SŽ) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Zagreb and Kiel is 1,032.9 km. The road distance is 1,452 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Kiel Hbf via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Lueneburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 8m.