- Must visit
Schifffahrtsmuseum Kiel
Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
22
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 $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Kiel without transferring at least 2 times.
ECE 1191+
11909
IC 50109 · IC 5753+
11859 · 11809
IC 50121 · IC 5755+
11863 · 11813
IC 50129 · IC 5757+
11817 · 11867
IC 50145 · IC 5761+
11875 · 11825
ECE 1191 · 11163 · 11258
ECE 393 · 11169 · 11264
ECE 1193 · 11167 · 11262
ECE 395 · 11177 · 11272
ECE 397 · 11181 · 11276Omio 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 $23. 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 $23, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $263 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Kiel:
A bus is $19 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Kiel costing on average $62.
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Kiel costing on average $74.
A bus is $220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Kiel costing on average $263.
Other travel options to Kiel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Kiel trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 399 · 11185 · 11280 | 4:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 8:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 399+ 11931 | 4:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 8:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 50169 · IC 5767+ 11887 · 11837 | 5:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 11:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 1199 · IC 5767+ 11837 · 11887 | On time 6:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h29 | 11:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 1199+ 11937 | On time 6:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5h35 | 11:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 50109 · IC 5753+ 11859 · 11809 | 2:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 7h06 | 9:51 AM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 1191 · 11163 · 11258 | On time 5:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 9:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 1191+ 11909 | On time 5:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 9:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 50121 · IC 5755+ 11863 · 11813 | 5:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 11:51 AM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 383 · 11165 · 11260 | 6:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h33 | 10:55 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 383+ 11911 | 6:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 10:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 1193+ 11913 | 7:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 11:57 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 1193 · 11167 · 11262 | 7:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 11:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50129 · IC 5757+ 11867 · 11817 | 7:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 1:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 393+ 11915 | On time 8:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 12:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 393 · 11169 · 11264 | On time 8:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 12:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50137 · IC 5759+ 11871 · 11821 | 9:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 3:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 13465+ 11919 | On time 10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 2:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 13465 · 11173 · 11268 | On time 10:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 2:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50145 · IC 5761+ 11875 · 11825 | 11:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 5:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 395+ 11923 | On time 12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 4:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 395 · 11177 · 11272 | On time 12:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 4:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50153 · IC 5763+ 11879 · 11829 | 1:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 6h06 | 7:51 PM Kiel Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 397 · 11181 · 11276 | On time 2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h30 | 6:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 397+ 11927 | On time 2:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h35 | 6:57 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Kiel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Kiel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kiel trip today.
Maritime museum in a former fish auction hall. Highlights Kiel's naval, shipping, and harbor history in an atmospheric waterfront setting.
Open-air museum site near Kiel with historic rural buildings and cultural exhibitions. Worth visiting for regional architecture and traditions.
Art museum of Kiel University with European paintings, prints, and sculptures. A strong stop for classical and modern art near the fjord.
Kiel's central waterfront promenade. Ideal for harbor walks, ferry watching, events, and easy access to shops and maritime sights.
Canal-side viewing area in Holtenau for watching ships enter and leave the Kiel Canal. One of the city's best free maritime viewpoints.
Main pedestrian shopping street linking central Kiel highlights. A practical and lively place to explore the rebuilt city center.
Smoked eel from the Baltic region, traditionally served simply to highlight local fishing heritage and the salty coastal flavor of Schleswig-Holstein.
A hearty northern German stew of pears, beans, and bacon, loved in Schleswig-Holstein for its sweet-salty mix and late-summer harvest tradition.
Kale slow-cooked with sausage or pork, a classic winter dish across northern Germany and a staple of cold-season gatherings in Kiel.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining with modern regional cuisine, refined tasting menus, and polished service in a special-occasion setting.
Historic waterside restaurant known for northern German seafood and local classics in a traditional harbor atmosphere.
Established harbor restaurant focused on fish and maritime specialties, with panoramic fjord views and a polished but relaxed feel.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can rise in summer, but dining and local transit are usually reasonable for a port city.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up, and leave small change at cafes.
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Kiel Hbf -> Kiel City Center
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.

Most Copenhagen to Kiel trains use the København Hovedb. to Kiel Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Kiel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Dybboelsbro st is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Dybboelsbro st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Dybboelsbro st.
ATMs are available at Dybboelsbro st.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dybboelsbro st.
Nordhavn St. is 3 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Nordhavn St. has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nordhavn St..
ATMs are available at Nordhavn St..
Available at Nordhavn St.: Parking, WC.
Available at Nordhavn St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nordhavn St..
Kiel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Pier 16, Vapiano Kiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel, Hbf Kaistraße: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Kiel, Atlantic Hotel Kiel, Hotel Berliner Hof.
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK is 2 km from Kiel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Illy Espressobar, McDonald's, Gosch, Citti-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. ATMs are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Information desks are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
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