Overview: trains from Rome to Kiel
Find the key information for travelling by train from Rome to Kiel, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Rome to Kiel by train
Want to know how to get from Rome to Kiel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Rome to Kiel take around 16 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,392 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Rome is scheduled to depart at around 05:10. The last departure is usually at around 22:35 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Rome at around 06:00, with the last train leaving at around 23:00. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €425.76.
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 Rome to Kiel?
The journey between Rome and Kiel usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those 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 around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Rome to Kiel?
The Rome to Kiel train travel takes about 16 hours and 47 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Rome to Kiel train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Kiel leaving Rome at around 05:10 and the last train leaving at around 22:35 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Rome at around 06:00, with the final departure at 23:00.
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