Train Kiel to Basel from CHF 215 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Basel takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Basel. 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 4m
Duration: 938 km
Distance: CHF 215
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...

9h 30m

CHF 158–383

Kiel to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:05 PM → 8:21 AM
Arrives next day
12h 16m • 1 change
11:05 PM → 12:48 PM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

4:02 AM → 1:21 PM
9h 19m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 3:21 PM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 11m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 1:21 PM
9h 19m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 3:21 PM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 11m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:02 AM → 1:21 PM
9h 19m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 3:21 PM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 11m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:02 AM → 1:21 PM
9h 19m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 3:21 PM
9h 5m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 4:48 PM
10h 11m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 5:21 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
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