The average train between The Hague and Kiel takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from The Hague 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 hourly between The Hague and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Hague is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from The Hague 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 The Hague to Kiel. However, there are services departing from The Hague station and arriving at Kiel station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The Hague to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.
The Hague to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your The Hague to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between The Hague and Kiel is 460.8 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 24m.