The average train between Linz and Kiel takes 13h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 4 times a day between Linz and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Nuernberg Hbf station and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Linz to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Linz and Kiel is 728.1 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 10h 11m.