The average train between Kiel and Hildesheim takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Kiel and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 41m. 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 41m.
Kiel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Erixx and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Hildesheim is 241.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hbf in around 3h 26m.