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Train Chemnitz → Kiel

Schedule & travel time

11h 10m 430 km 11 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

11h 10m

Fastest time

13h 24m

Avg. duration

430

Kilometers

11

Trains per day

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By train from Chemnitz to Kiel

An important rail connection: The train connection from Chemnitz to Kiel is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 11h 10m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 430 kilometers and is served by about 11 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Chemnitz to Kiel saves you about 48 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Chemnitz to Kiel?

The fastest connection from Chemnitz to Kiel takes 11h 10m. The average travel time is 13h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Chemnitz to Kiel?

About 11 trains run daily on the Chemnitz - Kiel route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Chemnitz to Kiel?

The direct connection covers 430 km.

More interesting connections

Chemnitz → Dresden
0h 59m73 km
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35m40 km
Hamburg → Kiel
1h 7m85 km
Lübeck → Kiel
1h 08m75 km
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Return journey

Kiel Chemnitz

More connections

Chemnitz → Dresden0h 59mChemnitz → Zwickau35mChemnitz → Leipzig1h 2mChemnitz → Berlin2h 40mHamburg → Kiel1h 7mLübeck → Kiel1h 08mFlensburg → Kiel1h 15m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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