The average train between Rottenburg and Kiel takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. 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 twice daily between Rottenburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Rottenburg is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 10h 1m.
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.