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Train Kiel → Ulm

Schedule & travel time

11h 38m 658 km 29 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

11h 38m

Fastest time

13h 58m

Avg. duration

658

Kilometers

29

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Ulm

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Kiel to Ulm is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 11h 38m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 658 kilometers and is served by about 29 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 RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kiel to Ulm saves you about 73 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 Kiel to Ulm?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Ulm takes 11h 38m. The average travel time is 13h 58m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Ulm?

About 29 trains run daily on the Kiel - Ulm route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Kiel to Ulm?

The direct connection covers 658 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Stuttgart → Ulm
0h 42m94 km
Augsburg → Ulm
42m80 km
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Return journey

Ulm Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mAugsburg → Ulm42mGöppingen → Ulm25m
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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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