Rouen to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rouen and Kiel takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. 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.

13h 8m
Duration: 1,213 km
Distance: €393
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter
Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

12h 9m

€314–642

Rouen to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rouen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:46 AM → 5:40 PM
11h 54m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 36m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:46 AM → 5:40 PM
11h 54m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 36m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:46 AM → 5:40 PM
11h 54m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 36m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:46 AM → 5:40 PM
11h 54m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 36m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
11h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:00 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 40m • 4 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h • 4 changes
4:02 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:00 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 40m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 53m • 4 changes
11:53 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 5m • 4 changes
1:17 PM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:15 AM → 5:40 PM
11h 25m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 7:40 PM
11h 36m • 4 changes
10:11 AM → 9:52 PM
11h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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.

What companies run services between Rouen, France and Kiel, Germany?

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 Dammtor in around 12h 9m.

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