The average train between Kiel and France takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to France. 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 France. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into France at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to France. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at France station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Kiel and France is 1,036.4 km. The road distance is 1,075 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cité via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 10h 54m.