Train from Stuttgart to Kiel: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Kiel on 16 December
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Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
7h 50mAverage duration
385 milesDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£42 - £97Average duration17h 55m
16kg CO₂e
Average price£28 - £155Average duration6h 59m
15kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£38 - £39Average duration7h 50m
26kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Kiel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Kiel start from £28. The average price for this train route is around £124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Kiel is 6h 59m, covering a distance of 384 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 17m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Kiel route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    The earliest train from Stuttgart to Kiel departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 22:51.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Kiel?

    According to Busbud traveller 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.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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