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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 30m. 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
625 km
Distance
€121
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain train
  4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  5. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
7h 41m
€89–293

Rotterdam to Kiel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 624.9 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 Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 41m.

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