The average train between Brussels and Kiel takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 4 hours between Brussels and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Kiel station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Brussels to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Brussels and Kiel is 549 km. The road distance is 760 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Kiel Hbf via Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 46m.