Train Cologne to Kiel from €130 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kiel takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €130
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 31m

€105–242

Cologne to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 4:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:11 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 2:21 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:14 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

2:13 AM → 8:52 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 10:21 AM
6h 27m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:13 AM → 8:53 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 10:21 AM
6h 27m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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