The average train between Leipzig and Kiel takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is at least one train per day from Leipzig to Kiel. 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 once daily between Leipzig and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Dammtor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Leipzig to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Kiel is 364 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor in around 4h 43m.
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