Kiel to Flensburg by train

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Overview: trains from Kiel to Flensburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kiel to Flensburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:13 View journey
Last train 23:48 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 68
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey US$21.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 18m
Train operators 7

Taking the train from Kiel to Flensburg

Ready to book a trip from Kiel to Flensburg by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Kiel and Flensburg

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$21.50, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of US$21, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to US$23.

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Kiel to Flensburg departure timetable

On this route, 20 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Kiel at 04:13 and the last leaving at 22:48 during the week.

For weekend travel to Flensburg, the earliest departure is at 05:17 and the last one is at 23:48. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 56 minutes.

Kiel to Flensburg distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 68 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 14 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Kiel and Flensburg?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Flensburg

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Flensburg.

FAQs about the train journey from Kiel to Flensburg

Want to know more about your journey from Kiel to Flensburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Kiel and Flensburg is 68 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.