The average train between Buxtehude and Kiel takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Buxtehude 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 every 3 hours between Buxtehude and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buxtehude is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Buxtehude to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Buxtehude station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Buxtehude to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Buxtehude station.
Buxtehude to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Buxtehude to Kiel train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Buxtehude and Kiel is 99.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Buxtehude to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 3m.