The average train between Rouen and Kiel takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Kiel station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
Rouen to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Rouen to Kiel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rouen and Kiel is 822.8 km. The road distance is 1,213 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Kiel Hbf via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 12m.