The average train between Kiel and Salzgitter takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Salzgitter. 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 Salzgitter. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Salzgitter at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Salzgitter? 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 Salzgitter. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Salzgitter station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Kiel to Salzgitter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Salzgitter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Salzgitter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Salzgitter is 241.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to SZ-Watenstedt, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 45m.