Cologne to Kiel Trains

Cologne to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kiel takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. 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 39m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 38m

€95–230

Cologne to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:11 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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