The average train between Helmstedt and Kiel takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Helmstedt 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 once daily between Helmstedt and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helmstedt is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helmstedt to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Helmstedt station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Helmstedt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Helmstedt to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Helmstedt and Kiel is 239.9 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 1m.