Kiel to Cologne Trains

Kiel to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Cologne takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. 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.

5h 36m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 44m

€92–228

Kiel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:05 AM → 8:46 AM
6h 41m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:05 AM → 8:46 AM
6h 41m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:46 AM
5h 38m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
Show more

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