The average train between Kiel and Hanover takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Hanover. 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Hanover station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Kiel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Hanover is 218.6 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 49m.