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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 | |||||
| Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Kiel Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Dusseldorf Airport Train Station | Kiel Hbf | No tags |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf 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.
How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Kiel start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £48. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Kiel is 5h 7m, covering a distance of 251 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 58m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Kiel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 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 06:34. And the latest train departs at 12:33.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12208 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Kiel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 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 15 Feb 2026 with a price of £83To 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 £83 to £159 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 £83, which is on 2026-02-15.
