The average train between Wismar and Kiel takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Wismar 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 5 times a day between Wismar and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wismar is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Schwerin Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wismar to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wismar station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Wismar to Kiel train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof station.
Wismar to Kiel train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Wismar to Kiel train tickets online with ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wismar and Kiel is 98.2 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Wismar to Kiel Hbf via Schwerin Hbf, Schwerin Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 38m.