The average train between Lünen and Kiel takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Lünen 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 Lünen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Lünen is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lünen to Kiel? 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 Lünen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lünen station and arriving at Kiel station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Lünen to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf station.
Lünen to Kiel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Lünen to Kiel train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Lünen and Kiel is 347.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 45m.