The average train between Stade and Kiel takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Stade 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 Stade and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stade is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stade to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Stade station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Stade to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Stade station.
Stade to Kiel train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Stade to Kiel train tickets online with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stade and Kiel is 91.7 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Stade to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 18m.