The average train between Trier and Kiel takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 Trier and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Kiel station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Kiel is 560.5 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 57m.