Ulm to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ulm and Kiel takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. 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.

8h 23m
Duration: 880 km
Distance: €191
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22

8h 8m

€141–330

Ulm to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ulm and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 12:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:16 AM → 1:40 PM
12h 24m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ulm to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.