Kiel to Cologne Trains

Kiel to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Cologne takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Kiel to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration: 544 km
Distance: €114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 44m

€88–253

Kiel to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 3:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:16 PM → 9:48 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 10:48 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 11:49 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
7:05 PM → 12:48 AM
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5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:05 AM → 8:48 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
4:05 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:48 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:08 AM → 8:48 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
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