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Rotterdam to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Kiel takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

8h 44m
Duration
639 km
Distance
€97
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain train
  2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
7h 52m
€77–207

Rotterdam to Kiel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 639.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 52m.

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