The average train between Emden and Kiel takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Emden 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 Emden and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Emden is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Emden to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Emden station and arriving at Kiel station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Emden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Emden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Emden and Kiel is 219.3 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 25m.