Train Cologne to Kiel from €121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kiel takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. 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.

6h
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 31m

€101–240

Cologne to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:09 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 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3:11 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 10:50 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 12:21 AM
Arrives next day
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:53 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 10:21 AM
6h 21m • 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 Friday, May 22, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:53 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 10:21 AM
6h 21m • 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 23, 2026

2:09 AM → 9:21 AM
7h 12m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 10:21 AM
6h 21m • 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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Frequently asked questions

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