The average train between Kiel and Hanover takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Kiel and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Hanover at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. 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 3h 41m.
Kiel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.