The average train between Kiel and Apolda takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Apolda. 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 every 4 hours between Kiel and Apolda. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Apolda at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Apolda station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Kiel to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Apolda train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Abellio GmbH.
The distance between Kiel and Apolda is 378 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Apolda via Göttingen and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 56m.