Basel to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Kiel takes 8h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 951 km
Distance: €233
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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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

€156–402

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 31, 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, November 1, 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
9:16 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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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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.