The average train between Duisburg and Kiel takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Duisburg 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 Duisburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Duisburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Duisburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Duisburg and Kiel is 392.7 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 55m.