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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€89
Fastest journey on Sep 05
4 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
4 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 05
46
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station without transferring at least once.
11295 · 11190 · IC 5750 · ICL 181:05 AM9h01Kiel Hbf10:06 AMCopenhagen Central Station€351One-way3 transfers- 11295 · 11190 · IC 5750 · IC 501161:05 AM9h09Kiel Hbf10:14 AMCopenhagen Central Station€351One-way3 transfers
- ICE 577 · 11162 · ECE 3968:16 AM7h22Kiel Hbf3:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€621One-way2 transfers
- ICE 577 · 11158 · ECE 3988:16 AM5h22Kiel Hbf1:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€621One-way2 transfers
- IC 5752 · IC 50124+
11804 · 118546:08 AM6h06Kiel Hbf12:14 PMCopenhagen Central Station€651One-way3 transfers
- 11267 · 11162 · ECE 39611:05 AM4h33Kiel Hbf3:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€781One-way2 transfers
- 11263 · 11158 · ECE 3989:05 AM4h33Kiel Hbf1:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1121One-way2 transfers
- 11259 · 11194 · ECE 11987:05 AM4h33Kiel Hbf11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station€1161One-way2 transfers
- ECE 396+1191411:03 AM4h35Kiel Hbf3:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€741One-way1 transfer
- ECE 398+119109:03 AM4h35Kiel Hbf1:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station€1001One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €36 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station:
A ferry is €0.23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average €36.
A ferry is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average €55.
A ferry is €151 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average €187.
Other travel options to Copenhagen Central Station take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 3h 59m 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.
Live departures
Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station train times
The table below shows live departures for Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11295 · 11190 · IC 5750 · ICL 18 | 1:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h01 | 10:06 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11295 · 11190 · IC 5750 · IC 50116 | 1:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 9h09 | 10:14 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11205 · 11194 · ECE 1198 | On time 5:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h01 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11205 · 11152 · IC 5752 · IC 50124 | 5:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h37 | 12:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11205 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ECE 1198 | On time 5:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h01 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11904+ECE 1198 | On time 6:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h35 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11904+11152 · IC 5752 · ECE 1198 | On time 6:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h35 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11257 · 11152 · ECE 1198 | On time 6:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h33 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 5752 · ECE 1198+11804 · 11854 | Delayed 6:05 AM 6:08 AMKiel Hbf | 5h30 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 5752 · IC 50124+11854 · 11804 | Delayed 6:05 AM 6:08 AMKiel Hbf | 6h06 | 12:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| RJ 173 · 11194 · ECE 1198 | On time 6:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h22 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 173 · 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | On time 6:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h58 | 2:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| RJ 173 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ECE 398 | On time 6:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h22 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11207 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ECE 398 | 6:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h01 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11207 · 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | 6:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h37 | 2:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11207 · 11194 · ECE 1198 | On time 6:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h01 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 1198+11906 | Delayed 6:29 AM 7:03 AMKiel Hbf | 4h35 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11906+11156 · IC 5754 · ECE 398 | 7:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h35 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11906+11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | 7:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h11 | 2:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11259 · 11194 · ECE 1198 | On time 7:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 4h33 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11259 · 11156 · IC 5754 · ECE 398 | 7:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h33 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11908+11156 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h11 | 2:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11908+ECE 396 | On time 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h35 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11908+ECE 398 | 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h35 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11908+11156 · IC 5754 · ECE 398 | 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h35 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11908+11160 · IC 5756 · IC 50140 | 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 8h11 | 4:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11908+11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 34 | 8:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h03 | 2:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11261 · 11156 · ECE 398 | 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h33 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11261 · 11156 · ECE 396 | On time 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h33 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11261 · 11162 · ECE 396 | On time 8:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h33 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 5754 · IC 50132+11808 · 11858 | Delayed 8:05 AM 8:08 AMKiel Hbf | 6h06 | 2:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 5754 · ECE 398+11858 · 11808 | Delayed 8:05 AM 8:08 AMKiel Hbf | 5h30 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| IC 5754 · ICL 34+11858 · 11808 | Delayed 8:05 AM 8:08 AMKiel Hbf | 5h58 | 2:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · 11162 · ECE 396 | On time 8:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h22 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 577 · 11158 · ECE 398 | 8:16 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h22 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11211 · 11162 · ECE 396 | On time 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h01 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11211 · 11158 · ECE 398 | 8:37 AM Kiel Hbf | 5h01 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 398+11910 | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 4h35 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11910+ECE 396 | On time 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h35 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11910+ECE 398 | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 4h35 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11910+11160 · IC 5756 · IC 50140 | 9:03 AM Kiel Hbf | 7h11 | 4:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11263 · 11158 · ECE 398 | 9:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 4h33 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11263 · 11158 · ECE 396 | On time 9:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h33 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11263 · 11162 · ECE 396 | On time 9:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 6h33 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 396+11914 | Delayed 10:27 AM 11:03 AMKiel Hbf | 4h35 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 | On time 11:05 AM Kiel Hbf | 4h33 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
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Trains from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 16:08. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 4:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft trains will get you between Kiel Hbf and Copenhagen Central Station from €21. 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.
Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft
FAQs: Trains from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station 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 Copenhagen Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Most Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station trains use the Kiel Hbf to København Hovedb. station pair. Use this guide to compare Kiel Hbf and Copenhagen Central Station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Kiel Hbf from Kiel city centre
Kiel Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Getting to København Hovedb. from Copenhagen city centre
København Hovedb. 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
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