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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Kiel
Cheapest price
€113
Average price
€118
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Kiel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Kiel will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €113.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Kiel without transferring at least once.
EC 1175+
11919IC 137 · IC 5759+11871 · 11821EC 393+11915EC 393 · 11169 · 11264EC 1175 · 11173 · 11268EC 393 · 11169 · 11264EC 1175 · 11173 · 11268EC 1175+11919EC 393+11915IC 137 · IC 5759+11871 · 11821
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Copenhagen to Kiel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Kiel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €117.
Distance: 216 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €323 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Kiel train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kiel trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:32 PM Copenhagen | 6h25 | 3:57 AM Kiel | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
| EC 393 · 11169 · 11264 | On time 7:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 11:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 393+11915 | On time 7:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 137 · IC 5759+11871 · 11821 | 8:50 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h01 | 2:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 1175+11919 | On time 9:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 1:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 1175 · 11173 · 11268 | On time 9:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 1:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Kiel
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Trains from Copenhagen to Kiel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Kiel trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Kiel from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Kiel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Kiel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kiel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Kiel
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Wifi
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
- MUM&DAD
- Lunatique
- McDonald's
- Campus Suite
- Hotel Wiking
- Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
- Astor
- InterCityHotel Kiel
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Illy Espressobar
- McDonald's
- Gosch
- Citti-Restaurant
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Toros
- Blitz Pizza Service
- Ali Baba Döner
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