Leipzig to Kiel by train
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Overview: trains from Leipzig to Kiel
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Travelling from Leipzig to Kiel by train
Want to know how to get from Leipzig to Kiel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Leipzig to Kiel take around 4 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 363 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Leipzig is scheduled to depart at around 00:07. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Leipzig at around 00:04, with the last train leaving at around 23:58. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 28 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$111.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Kiel, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Kiel.
Is there a direct train from Leipzig to Kiel?
The journey between Leipzig and Kiel usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Leipzig to Kiel every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Leipzig to Kiel?
The Leipzig to Kiel train travel takes about 4 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Leipzig to Kiel train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Kiel leaving Leipzig at around 00:07 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Leipzig at around 00:04, with the final departure at 23:58.
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