What is the best way to travel from Kiel to Cologne?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Cologne from Kiel. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Kiel?
You can reach Cologne with just £25 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn5h 29m018:38KielCentral Station00:07CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 18:38:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 1m000:05KielCentral Station09:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 00:05:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 21m003:12KielCentral Station09:33CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 03:12:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 29m021:23KielCentral Station03:52CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:23:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 4m004:02KielCentral Station10:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 04:02:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 4m
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What are the fastest trips from Kiel to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne from Kiel in just 5h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn5h 29m018:38KielCentral Station00:07CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 18:38:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 4m004:02KielCentral Station10:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 04:02:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 21m003:12KielCentral Station09:33CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 03:12:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 29m021:23KielCentral Station03:52CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:23:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 1m000:05KielCentral Station09:06CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Kiel (Germany) at 11/12/2025 00:05:00 to Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
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Bus from Kiel to Cologne
What are the most popular stations in Kiel and Cologne?
In Kiel, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Kiel? With 5 connections between 1 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Kiel and Cologne, you can pay as low as £25 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Cologne in just 5h 29m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Kiel and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Kiel and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kronshagen or to Huerth, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Kiel to Cologne?
The most popular companies between Kiel and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Kiel to Cologne
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Kiel to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Kiel to Cologne
How can I reach Cologne from Kiel?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Cologne from Kiel.
How far is Cologne from Kiel?
The distance between Kiel and Cologne is 432.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Kiel and Cologne?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 74 kgs, and a flight 106 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Kiel to Cologne?
You can get to Cologne with just £25 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Cologne?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 5h 29m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Kiel and to Cologne
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Kiel and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Kiel
- Berlin to Kiel
- Dresden to Kiel
- Flensburg to Kiel
- Hamburg Airport to Kiel
- Hamburg to Kiel
- Hanover to Kiel
- Nuremberg to Kiel
- Szczecin to Kiel
- The Hague to Kiel
- Trips to Cologne
- Amsterdam to Cologne
- Berlin to Cologne
- Brussels to Cologne
- Dortmund to Cologne
- Dresden to Cologne
- Dusseldorf to Cologne
- Eindhoven to Cologne
- Hamburg to Cologne
- Hanover to Cologne
- Leipzig to Cologne
- Lübeck to Cologne
- Munich to Cologne
- Prague to Cologne
- Rotterdam to Cologne
- Saarbruecken to Cologne
- Stuttgart to Cologne
- Vienna to Cologne
- Warsaw to Cologne
- Wiesbaden to Cologne
