The average train between Kiel and Buxtehude takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Buxtehude. 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 3 hours between Kiel and Buxtehude. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Buxtehude at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Buxtehude. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Buxtehude station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Kiel to Buxtehude train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Buxtehude train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Buxtehude station.
Book your Kiel to Buxtehude train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Buxtehude is 99.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Buxtehude via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 5m.