The average train between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Wilhelmshaven. 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 Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Kiel to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven is 159 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 4h 11m.