Darmstadt to Kiel Trains

Darmstadt to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darmstadt and Kiel takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt 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.

6h 5m
Duration: 648 km
Distance: €145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...

5h 52m

€114–517

Darmstadt to Kiel train times

Trains run hourly between Darmstadt and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

3:35 AM → 9:52 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

3:35 AM → 9:52 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

3:35 AM → 9:52 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:34 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
Show more

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