The average train between Kiel and Minden takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Minden. 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 Minden. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Minden at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Minden. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Minden station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Kiel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Minden, Bahnhof station.
Book your Kiel to Minden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Kiel and Minden is 240 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Minden, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 37m.