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Cologne to Kiel trains

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The average train between Cologne and Kiel takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne 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.

5h 43m
Duration
544 km
Distance
€123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7 / ...
5h 31m
€100–240

Cologne to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 34m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 40m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 544 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 31m.

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