The average train between Hengelo and Kiel takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hengelo 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 Hengelo and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hengelo is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hengelo to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Hengelo station and arriving at Kiel station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Hengelo to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hengelo station.
Hengelo to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Hengelo to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hengelo and Kiel is 318.6 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Hengelo to Kiel Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 4m.