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TomorrowJun 20
from $37
SatJun 21
from $44
SunJun 22
MonJun 23
TueJun 24
WedJun 25
ThuJun 26
from $35
FriJun 27

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kiel to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$25 - $60Average Duration9h 20m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$23 - $298Average Duration5h 26m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$36 - $55Average Duration5h 20m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Kiel to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 20mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kiel to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$84
Average train trip duration5h 26m
Number of daily trains16.23076923076923
Earliest train departure6:13am
Distance268 miles (432 km)
Latest train departure9:23pm

Kiel to Cologne Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/20
$57
06/21
$43
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06/23
$34
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kiel to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 23, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Kiel to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $259 for a train ticket from Kiel to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-06-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Kiel and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Kiel to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Cologne to Kiel

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