The average train between Ulm and Kiel takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 Ulm and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 12:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

10h 24m • 1 change

7h 20m • 1 change

7h 36m • 1 change

7h 20m • 1 change

11h 24m • 1 change

9h 7m • 1 change

8h 36m • 1 change

8h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Kiel station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Ulm to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ulm and Kiel is 658.7 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 3m.