The average train between Kiel and Holland takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Holland. 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 twice daily between Kiel and Holland. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Holland at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Holland. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Holland station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Kiel to Holland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Holland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
The distance between Kiel and Holland is 415.6 km. The road distance is 597 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Amsterdam, Henk Sneevlietweg via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Amsterdam Zuid, and Amsterdam, Station Zuid in around 8h 11m.