The average train between Kiel and Hamburg takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Hamburg. 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 Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Kiel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Hamburg is 86.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours.