Train Paderborn to Kiel | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Kiel takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

5h 53m
Duration: 407 km
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbftrain S5
Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain 22

5h 20m

Paderborn to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Paderborn and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

1:13 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
11:07 PM → 10:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 33m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:12 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

5:12 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:12 AM → 10:40 AM
5h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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