Ratingen to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Kiel takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen 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.

5h 36m
Duration: 484 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 1 / ...
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5h 25m

€70–263

Ratingen to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Ratingen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:21 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
5:26 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 29m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:21 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
3:46 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
5:16 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:53 AM
7h 8m • 2 changes
3:46 AM → 9:40 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
4:46 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
5:46 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ratingen 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.