The average train between Kiel and Lower Saxony takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kiel to Lower Saxony. 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 30 minutes between Kiel and Lower Saxony. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lower Saxony at 2:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lower Saxony. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Lower Saxony station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Kiel to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Lower Saxony train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Lower Saxony is 178.9 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 52m.