The average train between Paris and Kiel takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Kiel station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Paris to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Paris to Kiel train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paris and Kiel is 810.4 km. The road distance is 1,071 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Kiel Hbf via Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 27m.