Zwolle to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Kiel takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwolle 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.

6h 46m
Duration: 497 km
Distance: €105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

6h 13m

€72–210

Zwolle to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Zwolle and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:42 AM → 5:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
12:42 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
1:42 PM → 7:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 8:40 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 2:52 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 2:52 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:20 AM → 11:40 AM
10h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:40 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 2:52 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:22 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
6:42 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
8:52 AM → 2:52 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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