The average train between Kiel and Oberhausen takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Oberhausen. 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 2 hours between Kiel and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Oberhausen? 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 Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Kiel to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Oberhausen is 384.8 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 22m.