The average train between Arnhem and Kiel takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. 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 every 2 hours between Arnhem and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 7m • 2 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 Centraal station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Duisburg Hbf station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Arnhem to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Arnhem and Kiel is 383.4 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Duisburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 22m.