The average train between Krefeld and Kiel takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Krefeld to Kiel. 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 5 times a day between Krefeld and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Krefeld is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Krefeld station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Krefeld to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Krefeld to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Krefeld to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Krefeld and Kiel is 409.8 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Duisburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 54m.