The average train between Trieste and Kiel takes 27h 31m and the fastest train takes 17h 33m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Trieste 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 week between Trieste and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 27h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Kiel station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.
Trieste to Kiel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Kiel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Trieste to Kiel train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and 6 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Kiel is 998.4 km. The road distance is 1,398 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Kiel Hbf via Villach Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Lüneburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 42m.