The average train between Kiel and Stade takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Stade. 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 Stade. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Stade at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Stade. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Stade station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Kiel to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Stade station.
Book your Kiel to Stade train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Kiel and Stade is 91.7 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Stade via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 49m.