Basel to Kiel Trains

Basel to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Kiel takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

8h 55m
Duration: 951 km
Distance: €237
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7 / ...

8h 10m

€173–379

Basel to Kiel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:46 PM → 3:07 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 1 change
10:16 PM → 9:21 AM
Arrives next day
11h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 6:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel 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.

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Basel to Kiel train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:46 PM → 3:07 AMArrives next day

10:16 PM → 9:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

10:46 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

10:46 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

10:46 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

10:46 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:46 AM → 12:52 PM

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

10:46 AM → 6:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 2:52 PM

8:46 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbf

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Kiel

Alternative transport options

4:46 PM → 3:07 AM
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10:16 PM → 9:21 AM
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