Ostend to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Kiel takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

10h 36m
Duration: 879 km
Distance: €227
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

10h 6m

€143–451

Ostend to Kiel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ostend and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:42 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
2:42 PM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 3 changes
6:42 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
14h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:42 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:42 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:42 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:42 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:42 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
9:42 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
7:43 AM → 5:40 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:44 AM → 2:52 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 4:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
8:43 AM → 6:52 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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