The average train between Trieste and Kiel takes 18h 28m and the fastest train takes 18h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 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 6 times a week between Trieste and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Trieste is at 2:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 18h 28m. 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 18h 28m.
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.
The distance between Trieste and Kiel is 998.4 km. The road distance is 1,384 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Kiel Hbf via Villach Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Hannover Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 4m.