Train from Dortmund to Kiel: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Kiel on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kiel HbfCheapest
EuroCity Train + Regional-Express
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kiel HbfFastest
EuroCity Train + Regional-Express
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kiel HbfNo tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kiel HbfNo tags
EuroCity Train + Regional-Express
Train
Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Kiel HbfNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:18 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Kiel

We recommend carpooling

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 £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
224 milesDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£28 - £44Average duration10h 55m
9kg CO₂e
Average price£18 - £121Average duration4h 9m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£26 - £29Average duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Dortmund to Kiel?

    The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Kiel start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £49. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Kiel?

    The average train journey time from Dortmund to Kiel is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 223 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 57m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Kiel route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Kiel?

    The earliest train from Dortmund to Kiel departs at 06:25. And the latest train departs at 19:47.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Kiel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Kiel?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund 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.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund 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.

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