The average train between Kiel and Gießen takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Gießen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 46m.
Kiel to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.