The average train between Arnhem and Kiel takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Arnhem and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Deventer and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Arnhem 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 Arnhem to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Kiel station via Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Arnhem to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal 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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arnhem and Kiel is 383.4 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Deventer, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 25m.