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Dortmund to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Kiel takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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.

4h 27m
Duration
449 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 42 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
4h 18m
€81–363

Dortmund to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 448.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 18m.

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