The average train between Utrecht and Kiel takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:37 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Kiel station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Utrecht to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Kiel is 415.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 31m.