The average train between Kiel and Soltau takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Soltau. 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 Soltau. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Soltau at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Soltau. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Soltau station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Kiel to Soltau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Soltau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Soltau(Han) station.
Book your Kiel to Soltau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Soltau is 149.7 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Soltau(Han) via Hamburg Hbf and Buchholz(Nordheide) in around 3h 12m.