The average train between Lorient and Kiel takes 17h 48m and the fastest train takes 13h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient 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 twice daily between Lorient and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 17h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 52m • 4 changes
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18h 59m • 4 changes
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24h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
Lorient to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Lorient and Kiel is 1,190.9 km. The road distance is 1,612 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 58m.