The average train between Arnhem and Kiel takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Arnhem 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 Arnhem and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 11m • 4 changes




6h 29m • 4 changes




11h 15m • 4 changes




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12h 27m • 4 changes




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6h 11m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Kiel station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Arnhem to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zutphen station.
Arnhem to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Arnhem to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arnhem and Kiel is 383.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Zutphen, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 46m.