The average train between Marburg and Kiel takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Marburg 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 Marburg and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Marburg is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Marburg 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 Marburg to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Marburg station and arriving at Kiel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Marburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Marburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Marburg to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Marburg to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Marburg and Kiel is 401.3 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 8m.