The average train between Kiel and Linz takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. 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 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Linz at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 56m. 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
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/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Kiel and Linz is 728.1 km. The road distance is 1,158 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Göttingen, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 8m.
