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Dortmund to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Dortmund and Kiel takes 4h 36m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 36m
Duration
449 km
Distance
€56
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Dortmund to Kiel train times

Trains run once a week between Dortmund and Kiel. The service departs Dortmund at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kiel at 16:52:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 448.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Central Station to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 19m.

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