The average train between Kiel and Gießen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Gießen. 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 Gießen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Gießen at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Gießen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Kiel to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Gießen is 426.8 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 6m.