The average train between Bielefeld and Kiel takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Bielefeld to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bielefeld and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Bielefeld to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bielefeld to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Bielefeld and Kiel is 277.4 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 56m.