Explore Salzburg to Kiel by train

Thinking about travelling from Salzburg to Kiel by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Salzburg and Kiel

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €99.83, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Salzburg to Kiel daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Kiel on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 28 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:51: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:08: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:51: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:08: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 41 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Salzburg to Kiel

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 9 hours and 3 minutes, spanning 752 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Salzburg and Kiel

Tickets for travel between Salzburg and Kiel can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Salzburg to Kiel 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: Kiel.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Salzburg to Kiel by train?

The train route from Salzburg to Kiel covers 752 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Salzburg to Kiel cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is €99.83. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Salzburg to Kiel?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Salzburg to Kiel?

The fastest travel time is 9 hours and 3 minutes.