Overview: trains from Kiel to Rome
Find the key information for travelling by train from Kiel to Rome, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Cost of train tickets between Kiel and Rome
The cheapest train tickets from Kiel to Rome start at US$189.40. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Kiel to Rome is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Kiel to Rome train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:05.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:43.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 01:05.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:05.
19 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 47 minutes.
Average train travel time from Kiel to Rome
The quickest time by train is 16 hours and 20 minutes, travelling a total distance of 1,392 kilometres.
Booking Kiel to Rome trains in advance
Booking your Kiel to Rome tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.
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Learn even more about travelling from Kiel to Rome by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Rome.
FAQs about the train journey from Kiel to Rome
Want to know more about your journey from Kiel to Rome? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Kiel to Rome is 1,392 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is US$189.40. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest travel time is 16 hours and 20 minutes.
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