The average train between Dortmund and Kiel takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:38 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Dortmund to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Kiel is 359.7 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 17m.