Cologne to Kiel Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Kiel Hbf takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 39m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €120
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 32m

€98–428

Cologne to Kiel Hbf train times

Trains run hourly 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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

8:11 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:21 AM
6h 12m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:11 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:21 AM
6h 12m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:14 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

2:09 AM → 8:53 AM
6h 44m • 1 change
4:00 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:14 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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