The average train between Nice and Kiel takes 22h 23m and the fastest train takes 18h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 3 times a day between Nice and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Nice to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Nice and Kiel is 1,198.8 km. The road distance is 2,046 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Kiel Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 32m.