The average train between Kiel and Rotterdam takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Kiel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 9h 3m.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Kiel to Rotterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
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.