The average train between Kiel and Rügen Island takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Rügen Island. 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 Rügen Island. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Rügen Island at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rügen Island. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Rügen Island station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Kiel to Rügen Island train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rügen Island train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bergen Auf Ruegen station.
Book your Kiel to Rügen Island train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ODEG.
The distance between Kiel and Rügen Island is 211.8 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bergen Auf Ruegen via Hamburg Hbf, Rostock Hauptbahnhof, and Rostock Hbf in around 5h 37m.