- Distance: 106.5 km
- Duration: 1h 10m
The average train between Hamburg and Kiel takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Hamburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Kiel at 9:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. 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 every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Hamburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Hamburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 €23–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.
