The average train between Kiel and Hallstatt takes 18h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Hallstatt. 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Hallstatt. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Hallstatt at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Hallstatt. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Hallstatt station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
Kiel to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hallstatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hallstatt station.
Book your Kiel to Hallstatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Hallstatt is 790.6 km. The road distance is 1,168 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hallstatt via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 13h 49m.