The average train between Paderborn and Kiel takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Paderborn and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Kiel station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Paderborn to Kiel train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Paderborn to Kiel train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Kiel train tickets online with DB Bus, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Paderborn and Kiel is 303.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 57m.