The average train between Kiel and Vechta takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Vechta. 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 Vechta. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Vechta at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Vechta. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Vechta station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Kiel to Vechta train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Vechta train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Vechta station.
Book your Kiel to Vechta train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), NordWestBahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Vechta is 215.4 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Vechta via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 3h 56m.