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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Kiel | Cheapest | |||||
 | Duesseldorf Central | Kiel Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Kiel | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
S-Bahn + InterCity + Regional-Express | Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Kiel Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Kiel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Kiel. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Kiel by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Kiel start at $33. The average price for this train route is around $159. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Kiel takes 5h 35m and covers 405 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 41m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Kiel route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 23 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Kiel departs at 6:04am. The latest train departs at 8:43pm.
What is the best train operator from Düsseldorf 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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Kiel was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Kiel, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $102 to $281 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Kiel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-12-13.
