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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Central Station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Hamburg Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Dortmund to Kiel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Dortmund Central Station.
Dortmund to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Kiel is 359.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Central Station to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 19m.