The average train between Kiel and Amsterdam takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Amsterdam. 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 hourly between Kiel and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Kiel to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Amsterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Kiel to Amsterdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Amsterdam is 409.9 km. The road distance is 592 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 7h 45m.