Train Kiel to Cologne from €136 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Cologne takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Cologne. 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 15m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 44m

€106–247

Kiel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:05 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 43m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:05 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 12:48 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 1:48 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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