The average train between Minden and Kiel takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Minden 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 Minden and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Minden is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Minden to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Minden station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Minden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Minden, Bahnhof station.
Minden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Minden to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and DB Bus.
The distance between Minden and Kiel is 240 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 35m.