The average train between Kiel and Göttingen takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Göttingen. 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 Göttingen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Göttingen at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Göttingen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Göttingen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Kiel to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Göttingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Göttingen station.
Book your Kiel to Göttingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Kiel and Göttingen is 310.2 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Göttingen via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 32m.