The average train between Kiel and Bern takes 12h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Bern. 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 4 times a day between Kiel and Bern. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bern at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bern. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Bern station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
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The distance between Kiel and Bern is 841.3 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bern via Frankfurt and Basel SBB in around 10h 12m.