The average train between Braunschweig and Kiel takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Braunschweig 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 twice daily between Braunschweig and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braunschweig is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Braunschweig to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Braunschweig station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Braunschweig to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Braunschweig to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Braunschweig to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Braunschweig and Kiel is 230 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 40m.