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Dortmund to Kiel trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Kiel takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. 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 24m
Duration
449 km
Distance
€101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train Re7 / ...
4h 17m
€82–206

Dortmund to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 18m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 448.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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 17m.

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