The average train between Esbjerg and Kiel takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Esbjerg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esbjerg is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Kolding St. and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg station and arriving at Kiel station via Kolding St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Esbjerg to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.
Esbjerg to Kiel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Esbjerg to Kiel train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft.
The distance between Esbjerg and Kiel is 167 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Kiel Hbf via Kolding St. and Schleswig in around 4h 11m.