The average train between Utrecht and Kiel takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 4 times a day between Utrecht and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 15m • 3 changes



6h 45m • 3 changes



7h 15m • 3 changes



6h 43m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Kiel station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Utrecht to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Kiel is 415.7 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 40m.