The average train between Venlo and Kiel takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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 3 times a day between Venlo and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Kiel station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Venlo to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Venlo to Kiel train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Venlo and Kiel is 422.6 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Kiel Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 28m.