The average train between Kiel and Lorient takes 21h 45m and the fastest train takes 15h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Lorient. 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 twice daily between Kiel and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Lorient at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 21h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Lorient station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
Kiel to Lorient train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lorient train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lorient station.
Book your Kiel to Lorient train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Lorient is 1,190.9 km. The road distance is 1,612 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lorient via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 41m.