The average train between Düsseldorf and Kiel takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Düsseldorf to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Kiel is 412 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 46m.