Train Kiel to Cologne from €122 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Cologne takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. 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 19m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 49m

€100–261

Kiel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

8:37 PM → 3:04 AM
Arrives next day
6h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 11m • 1 change
3:08 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 46m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 11m • 1 change
3:08 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 46m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

12:37 AM → 8:48 AM
8h 11m • 1 change
3:08 AM → 9:48 AM
6h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 10:48 AM
6h 46m • 1 change
5:37 AM → 11:48 AM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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