The average train between Kiel and Nordhausen takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Nordhausen. 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 Nordhausen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Nordhausen at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Nordhausen? 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 Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Kiel to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Nordhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Kiel to Nordhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Nordhausen is 316.6 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Nordhausen via Hamburg Hbf, Göttingen, and Eichenberg Bahnhof in around 5h 14m.