The average train between Kiel and Duisburg takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Duisburg. 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 3 hours between Kiel and Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Duisburg at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Duisburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Kiel to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Duisburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Duisburg is 392.7 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Duisburg Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 32m.