The average train between Münster and Kiel takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Münster 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 Münster and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Münster to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Münster station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Münster to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Münster to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Münster and Kiel is 311.1 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 46m.