The average train between Kiel and Linz takes 15h 4m and the fastest train takes 12h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Linz. 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 Linz. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Dammtor and take an average of 15h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Linz station via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Kiel and Linz is 728.1 km. The road distance is 1,035 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Linz Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 11h 18m.