The average train between Kiel and Rotterdam takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Kiel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Kiel to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Kiel and Rotterdam is 461.9 km. The road distance is 625 km.
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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