The average train between Kolding and Kiel takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kolding to Kiel. 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 4 times a day between Kolding and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kolding is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kolding to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kolding station and arriving at Kiel station via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Kolding to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Kolding St. station.
Kolding to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kolding to Kiel train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft.
The distance between Kolding and Kiel is 136.7 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Kolding St. to Kiel Hbf via Schleswig in around 2h 43m.