The average train between Utrecht and Kiel takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Utrecht and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 7h 47m.
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.
The distance between Utrecht and Kiel is 415.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 41m.