Skip to content

Train Kiel → Saarbrücken

Schedule & travel time

12h 45m 604 km 9 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

12h 45m

Fastest time

15h 18m

Avg. duration

604

Kilometers

9

Trains per day

Accommodation

Hotels in Saarbrücken

Compare hotels, apartments and vacation rentals for your trip. We earn a small commission at no cost to you.

Compare hotels in Saarbrücken

Opens the Stay22 hotel search in a new tab.

By train from Kiel to Saarbrücken

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Kiel to Saarbrücken is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 12h 45m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 604 kilometers and is served by about 9 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)

More route details

Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC.

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 Kiel to Saarbrücken saves you about 67 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 135 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

Travel tips
  • Book online: bahn.de shows all connections, fares, and BahnCard discounts in one place.
  • Use a BahnCard: Benefit from discounts and exclusive Deutsche Bahn services.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Kiel to Saarbrücken?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Saarbrücken takes 12h 45m. The average travel time is 15h 18m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Saarbrücken?

About 9 trains run daily on the Kiel - Saarbrücken route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Kiel to Saarbrücken?

The direct connection covers 604 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Trier → Saarbrücken
1h 8m62 km
Mannheim → Saarbrücken
1h 16m110 km
All connections from Kiel All connections to Saarbrücken All connections

Preistrend

Rate this route

How was your experience on the Kiel → Saarbrücken route?

Comfort
Punctuality
Value for money

Book Connections & Tickets

Booking takes place on our partner websites (Omio, FlixBus, Trainline).

Recommended

Omio Comparison

Compare Connection — 800+ providers via Omio

Compare train, bus & flight
All routes at a glance
International connections
800+ providers via Omio
Go to Omio
Compare
"We recommend Omio to compare all available transport options (rail, bus, flight) at a glance."
Low price
FlixBus & FlixTrain

Bus & train at low prices

Go to FlixBus
Book Now
Trainline

Book trains & buses across Europe

Go to Trainline

* We receive a small commission for bookings through our links. This does not affect the price for you. Learn more

Return journey

Saarbrücken Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mTrier → Saarbrücken1h 8mMannheim → Saarbrücken1h 16mKaiserslautern → Saarbrücken36m
All connections

Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

Notice: All information on this page (Travel times, Frequencies, Connections) is provided without guarantee and may change at any time. For current and binding information, please visit the official provider websites. This website is not affiliated with Deutsche Bahn AG or other railway companies.

Last update: April 2026

Sources & More Information:

  • Omio – Compare Providers
  • Omio – Price comparison for train, bus and flight