Ratingen to Kiel Trains

Ratingen to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Kiel takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen 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.

5h 35m
Duration: 484 km
Distance: €97
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
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5h 25m

€74–243

Ratingen to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ratingen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:46 AM → 9:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:53 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
3:46 AM → 9:52 AM
6h 6m • 2 changes
4:46 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:21 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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