The average train between Basel and Kiel takes 14h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
Basel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Kiel is 773 km. The road distance is 951 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 10m.
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