The average train between Ghent and Kiel takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Kiel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Ghent to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Kiel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Kiel is 564.8 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 50m.