The average train between Kiel and Krefeld takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Krefeld. 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 Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Krefeld station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Kiel to Krefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Krefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Krefeld Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Krefeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Krefeld is 409.8 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Krefeld Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 6h.