The average train between Ostend and Kiel takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 twice daily between Ostend and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 13h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Kiel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
Ostend to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ostend to Kiel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ostend and Kiel is 594.9 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 49m.