The average train between Hildesheim and Kiel takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Hildesheim to Kiel train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Kiel train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Kiel train tickets online with DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hildesheim and Kiel is 241.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 30m.