The average train between Minden and Kiel takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Minden to Kiel. 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 every 4 hours between Minden and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minden is at 1:48 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Minden to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Minden station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Minden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Minden, Bahnhof station.
Minden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Minden to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Minden and Kiel is 240 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Minden, Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hbf in around 4h 4m.