The average train between Darmstadt and Kiel takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Darmstadt and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 36m • 2 changes
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8h 45m • 2 changes


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6h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Darmstadt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Darmstadt to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Darmstadt and Kiel is 505 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Frankfurt and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 55m.