The average train between Kiel and Rotterdam takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Rotterdam. 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 2 hours between Kiel and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 54m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Rotterdam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Gouda station via Hamburg Hbf station, Osnabrück Hbf station and Hengelo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
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The distance between Kiel and Rotterdam is 461.9 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 49m.