The average train between Wilhelmshaven and Kiel takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Wilhelmshaven 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 4 times a day between Wilhelmshaven and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilhelmshaven is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 13m • 2 changes


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4h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Wilhelmshaven to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wilhelmshaven station and arriving at Kiel station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Wilhelmshaven to Kiel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Wilhelmshaven to Kiel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Wilhelmshaven to Kiel train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Kiel is 159 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 52m.