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Kiel to Wilhelmshaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 26m
Duration
318 km
Distance
€92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Oldenburg

best
  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re7
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
  4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbftrain train Rs3
4h 8m
€75–189

Kiel to Wilhelmshaven train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahnNordWestBahn4h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)metronomDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn5h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn4h 5m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 5m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 318.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Wilhelmshaven, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 4h 8m.

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