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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost + metronom + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + erixx | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + S-Bahn Hamburg + DB Regio Nord | Leipzig Hbf | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Kiel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Kiel by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Kiel?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Kiel start from PEN 175. The average price for this train route is around PEN 421. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Kiel?
The average train ride duration from Leipzig to Kiel is 5h 36m, covering a distance of 226 miles (364 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Leipzig to Kiel route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leipzig to Kiel?
The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Kiel at 6:12am. And the latest train departs at 11:16pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Kiel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Kiel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Leipzig to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Kiel was searched and found on Aug 23, 2026 with a price of PEN 302To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Kiel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 302 to PEN 746 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 411 which is on 2026-08-25.
