The average train between Krefeld and Kiel takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Krefeld and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Krefeld is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 50m. 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 5h 50m.
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.