The average train between Kiel and Hirtshals takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Hirtshals. 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 4 times a day between Kiel and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Schleswig and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Hirtshals? 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 Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Kiel to Hirtshals train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hirtshals train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Kiel to Hirtshals train tickets online with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Danish Railways (DSB) and Nordjyllands Trafikselskab.
The distance between Kiel and Hirtshals is 363.7 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hirtshals St. via Schleswig, Kolding St., Fredericia St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 8h 38m.