Cologne to Kiel Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kiel Hbf takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Kiel Hbf. 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 40m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 38m

€93–230

Cologne to Kiel Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kiel Hbf. 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 Hbf at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:11 PM → 8:40 PM
5h 29m • 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 Saturday, October 24, 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 Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:52 AM
5h 52m • 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 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:00 AM → 9:52 AM
5h 52m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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

4:00 AM → 9:52 AM
5h 52m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Kiel Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.