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The average train between Kiel and Ostend takes 11h and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h
Duration
879 km
Distance
€239
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
10h 4m
€198–425

Kiel to Ostend train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Ostend at 12:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)14h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)15h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)13h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 40m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)15h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 23m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 51m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Ostend? 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.

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  • Distance: 878.8 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Ostende via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 4m.

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