The average train between Magdeburg and Kiel takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Magdeburg 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 every 2 hours between Magdeburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Uelzen and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Kiel station via Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Magdeburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Magdeburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Magdeburg and Kiel is 263.4 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Uelzen and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 27m.