The average train between Cologne and Kiel Hbf takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Kiel Hbf. 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 Cologne and Kiel Hbf. 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 Hbf at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Kiel Hbf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Cologne to Kiel Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Kiel Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Kiel Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Kiel Hbf is 432.9 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 31m.