Detmold to Kiel Trains

Detmold to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Kiel takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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.

6h 3m
Duration: 408 km
Distance: €98
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

best

Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

4h 53m

€73–192

Detmold to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Detmold and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:01 PM → 2:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 8m • 3 changes
11:01 PM → 8:53 AM
Arrives next day
9h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
2:01 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 3:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 5:21 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detmold 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.

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Train via Hamburg

Detmold to Kiel train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:01 PM → 2:09 AMArrives next day

11:01 PM → 8:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

2:01 PM → 7:21 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 11:21 AM

8:01 AM → 1:21 PM

10:01 AM → 3:21 PM

12:01 PM → 5:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof

Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof

Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

Train trips from Detmold

Train trips to Kiel

Alternative transport options

8:01 PM → 2:09 AM
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11:01 PM → 8:53 AM
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