The average train between Wels and Kiel takes 16h and the fastest train takes 10h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Wels 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 day between Wels and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wels is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 16h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wels 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wels to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wels station and arriving at Kiel station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
Wels to Kiel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wels Hbf station.
Wels to Kiel train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Wels to Kiel train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Wels and Kiel is 735.9 km. The road distance is 1,122 km.
You can take a train from Wels Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 16m.