The average train between Kleve and Kiel takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Kleve to Kiel. 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 hourly between Kleve and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Kleve is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kleve to Kiel? 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 Kleve to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Kleve station and arriving at Kiel station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Kleve to Kiel train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Kleve Bahnhof station.
Kleve to Kiel train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Kleve to Kiel train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kleve and Kiel is 388 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a train from Kleve Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 37m.