The cheapest and fastest trains from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Kiel Hbf for Copenhagen Central Station every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train, flight and ferry for Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 216 km
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£53 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £211 Average Price | £52 Average Price |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:25 Kiel Hbf | 5h47 | 10:12 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:03 Kiel Hbf | 4h35 | 09:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:03 Kiel Hbf | 5h00 | 14:03 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:03 Kiel Hbf | 4h35 | 19:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:03 Kiel Hbf | 4h43 | 21:46 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 02:08 |
Last train 18:08 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nordbahn from Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nordbahn trains will get you between Kiel Hbf and Copenhagen Central Station from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nordbahn
FAQs: Kiel Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station train

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Important Stations and Airports in Kiel Hbf and Copenhagen Central Station
- Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
- MUM&DAD
- Lunatique
- McDonald's
- Campus Suite
- Hotel Wiking
- Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
- Astor
- InterCityHotel Kiel
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
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