The average train between Rotterdam and Kiel takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Kiel station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Rotterdam and Kiel is 461.9 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 52m.
