The average train between Rennes and Kiel takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 5 times a day between Rennes and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
Rennes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Kiel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Rennes and Kiel is 1,071.5 km. The road distance is 1,433 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Kiel Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 28m.