Trains tickets from Kiel to Dortmund

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Kiel
    Departure location: Kiel Hbf
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Dortmund
    Destination location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Kiel to Dortmund.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $57Average Duration6h 35m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$34 - $151Average Duration4h 9m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$28 - $45Average Duration4h 20m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Kiel to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$28Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Train Kiel to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$108
Average train trip duration4h 9m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure6:23am
Distance223 miles (359 km)
Latest train departure9:23pm

Kiel to Dortmund Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Kiel to Dortmund is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Dortmund, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Kiel and Dortmund, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

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!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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