Bern to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Kiel takes 10h 53m 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.

10h 53m
Duration: 1,051 km
Distance: €272
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

9h 51m

€199–425

Bern to Kiel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bern and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:36 PM → 12:52 PM
Arrives next day
14h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 10:50 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
10:04 AM → 8:40 PM
10h 36m • 2 changes
11:33 AM → 8:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes
9:33 AM → 6:52 PM
9h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Bern to Kiel train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:36 PM → 12:52 PMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 8:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 10:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 8:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 8:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 8:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

10:04 AM → 8:40 PM

11:33 AM → 8:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:33 AM → 4:52 PM

9:33 AM → 6:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Bern to Basel SBB

Train from Bern to Basel SBB

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Alternative transport options

10:36 PM → 12:52 PM
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