The average train between Hamburg and Kiel takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Kiel station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Hamburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Hamburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Hamburg and Kiel is 86.2 km. The road distance is 107 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.