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Zurich to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Kiel takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

14h 16m
Duration
1,032 km
Distance
€216
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain train 22
10h 28m
€179–656

Zurich to Kiel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,032.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Kiel Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 10h 28m.

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