The average train between Kiel and Wismar takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Wismar. 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 Wismar. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Wismar at 5:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Wismar? 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 Wismar. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Wismar station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Kiel to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Wismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Wismar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Kiel and Wismar is 98.2 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Wismar via Hamburg Hbf, Schwerin Hauptbahnhof, and Schwerin Hbf in around 3h 45m.