The average train between Kiel and Witten takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel to Witten. 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 Witten. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Witten at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Witten. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Witten station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Kiel to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Kiel and Witten is 370.4 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Witten Witten-Annen via Hamburg Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 1m.