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Bern to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Kiel takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.

11h 25m
Duration
1,051 km
Distance
€281
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain train 20 / ...
  3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
9h 46m
€215–529

Bern to Kiel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Bern to Kiel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,051.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Kiel Hbf via Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 46m.

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