The average train between Kiel and Osnabrück takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Osnabrück. 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 Osnabrück. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Osnabrück at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Osnabrück. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Osnabrück station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Kiel to Osnabrück train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Osnabrück train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Osnabrück train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Osnabrück is 266.6 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 38m.