The average train between Kiel and Rotenburg takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Kiel to Rotenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kiel and Rotenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rotenburg at 3:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rotenburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rotenburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Kiel to Rotenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rotenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Rotenburg(Wuemme) station.
Book your Kiel to Rotenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Rotenburg is 142.7 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rotenburg(Wuemme) via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 29m.