The average train between Lorient and Kiel takes 23h 41m and the fastest train takes 20h 48m. 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 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 23h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 48m • 4 changes
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21h 51m • 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 23h 41m.
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.
Book your Lorient to Kiel train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
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 14h 2m.