The average train between Kiel and Nice takes 20h 40m and the fastest train takes 16h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Nice. 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 Nice. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Nice at 10:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 20h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Nice. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Nice station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Kiel to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Kiel to Nice train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Nice is 1,198.8 km. The road distance is 2,046 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Nice Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 17h 22m.