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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Kiel | Cheapest | |||||
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| Cologne Messe/Deutz | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Cologne Messe/Deutz | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Cologne Messe/Deutz | Kiel Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Kiel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Kiel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Kiel?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Kiel start from €21. The average price for this train route is around €83. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Kiel?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Kiel is 5h 29m, covering a distance of 432 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Kiel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Kiel?
The earliest train from Cologne to Kiel departs at 06:11. And the latest train departs at 14:11.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Kiel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Kiel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Kiel was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of €101To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Kiel as early as possible.
