The average train between Nuremberg and Kiel takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Nuremberg 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 hourly between Nuremberg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Nuremberg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Kiel is 545 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 53m.