Ulm to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ulm and Kiel takes 8h 5m 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.

8h 5m
Duration: 886 km
Distance: €178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain 22

8h 13m

€140–365

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 12:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 1:40 PM
8h 17m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:16 AM → 1:40 PM
12h 24m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 41m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 7:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

1:16 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 24m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 1:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 5:40 PM
7h 20m • 1 change
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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.