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Kiel to Wilhelmshaven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. 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.

4h 41m
Duration
318 km
Distance
€93
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Oldenburg

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  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 4 times a day between Kiel and Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)metronomDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn10h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn4h 18m • 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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  • Distance: 318.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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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