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Train Dresden → Kiel

Schedule & travel time

8h 40m 437 km 20 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

8h 40m

Fastest time

10h 24m

Avg. duration

437

Kilometers

20

Trains per day

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By train from Dresden to Kiel

An important rail connection: The train connection from Dresden to Kiel is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 8h 40m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 437 kilometers and is served by about 20 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Dresden to Kiel saves you about 49 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Dresden to Kiel?

The fastest connection from Dresden to Kiel takes 8h 40m. The average travel time is 10h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Dresden to Kiel?

About 20 trains run daily on the Dresden - Kiel route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Dresden to Kiel?

The direct connection covers 437 km.

More interesting connections

Dresden → Chemnitz
0h 58m73 km
Dresden → Görlitz
1h 25m88 km
Hamburg → Kiel
1h 7m85 km
Lübeck → Kiel
1h 08m75 km
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Return journey

Kiel Dresden

More connections

Dresden → Chemnitz0h 58mDresden → Görlitz1h 25mDresden → Leipzig1h 08mDresden → Prag (CZ)2h 25mHamburg → Kiel1h 7mLübeck → Kiel1h 08mFlensburg → Kiel1h 15m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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