The average train between Kiel and Hildesheim takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Kiel to Hildesheim. 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 Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 3:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Kiel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), metronom and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Hildesheim is 241.7 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 44m.