The average train between Kiel and Magdeburg takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Magdeburg. 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 Magdeburg. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Magdeburg at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Magdeburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Magdeburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Kiel to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Magdeburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Magdeburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Magdeburg is 263.4 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Uelzen in around 4h 50m.