The average train between Rottenburg and Kiel takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Rottenburg 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 5 times a day between Rottenburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rottenburg is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rottenburg 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 Rottenburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg station and arriving at Kiel station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Rottenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Rottenburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rottenburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB Regio Stuttgart and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rottenburg and Kiel is 655.2 km. The road distance is 879 km.
You can take a train from Rottenburg Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 36m.