The average train between Trier and Kiel takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Trier and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 59m. 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 8h 59m.
Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Kiel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Kiel train tickets online with Süwex, 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 29m.