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Rotterdam to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Kiel takes 8h 40m 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 40m
Duration
625 km
Distance
€130
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain train
  2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain train Re / ...
  3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7
7h 49m
€95–256

Rotterdam to Kiel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 625.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 49m.

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