The average train between Kiel and Barmstedt takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Kiel to Barmstedt. 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 Kiel and Barmstedt. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Barmstedt at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Barmstedt. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Barmstedt station via Elmshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Kiel to Barmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Barmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Barmstedt station.
Book your Kiel to Barmstedt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and AKN Eisenbahn AG.
The distance between Kiel and Barmstedt is 63.8 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Barmstedt via Elmshorn in around 1h 12m.