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Kiel to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Rotterdam takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
625 km
Distance
€126
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain train
  4. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain train
7h 52m
€97–394

Kiel to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kiel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 624.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 52m.

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