Esbjerg to Kiel Trains

Esbjerg to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Esbjerg and Kiel takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Esbjerg 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Lunderskov St.train Ic / ...
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4h 29m

€56–121

Esbjerg to Kiel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Esbjerg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Lunderskov St. and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:41 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day
7h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:04 PM → 3:17 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Esbjerg to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Esbjerg to Kiel train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:41 PM → 7:17 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:17 AM

8:04 AM → 11:17 AM

10:03 AM → 1:17 PM

12:04 PM → 3:17 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Kiel, Germany?

Train from Esbjerg St. to Lunderskov St.

Train from Lunderskov St. to Flensburg

Train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.

Train from Kolding St. to Schleswig

Train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.

Train from Flensburg to Kiel Hbf

Train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbf

Train from Husum to Kiel Hbf

Train trips from Esbjerg

Train trips to Kiel

Alternative transport options

11:41 PM → 7:17 AM
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