The average train between Gera and Kiel takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Gera 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 Gera and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Gera is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h • 2 changes


5h 52m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes


5h 51m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Gera to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gera station and arriving at Kiel station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Gera to Kiel train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Gera Hbf station.
Gera to Kiel train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gera to Kiel train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gera and Kiel is 404.5 km. The road distance is 635 km.
You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 18m.