Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£68

Average price

£84

Fastest journey

8 h 44 m

Average duration

9 h 54 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

779 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich HB for Kiel Hbf every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 779 km distance in an average of 9 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 11 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
04:5911h23
Zurich HB
16:22Kiel Hbf
£681One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
08:598h44
Zurich HB
17:43Kiel Hbf
£681One-way
0 changes
Deutsche Bahn
10:599h35
Zurich HB
20:34Kiel Hbf
£1171One-way
0 changes

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 50m.

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£91

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£59

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10h 20m

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9h 50m

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21h 40m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
779 km
Average train duration
9h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£39
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
8h 44m
First train
04:59
Last train
10:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet trains Zürich Hbf to Kiel Hbf

For as little as £45 you can travel by train from Zürich Hbf to Kiel Hbf with Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Zürich Hbf and Kiel Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Zürich Hbf to Kiel Hbf train information:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: £45
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich HB to Kiel Hbf.
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Kiel Hbf

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Kiel
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Kiel.
Zürich HBWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Kiel is Kiel Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kiel Hbf for your journey to Kiel from Zurich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
  • Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
  • Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
  • Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
  • Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
  • Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
  • Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
Dining
Dining
  • MUM&DAD
  • Lunatique
  • McDonald's
  • Campus Suite
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Wiking
  • Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
  • Astor
  • InterCityHotel Kiel

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