The average train between Kiel and Bielefeld takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Kiel to Bielefeld. 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 Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Kiel to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Bielefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Bielefeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Bielefeld is 277.4 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h.