The average train between Kiel and Rügen Island takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. 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 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Rügen Island? 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 Rügen Island. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Bergen Auf Ruegen station via Hamburg Hbf station and Rostock Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
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 ODEG, arrive at Bergen Auf Ruegen station.
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The distance between Kiel and Rügen Island is 211.8 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bergen Auf Ruegen via Hamburg Hbf, Rostock Hauptbahnhof, and Rostock Hbf in around 5h 36m.