The average train between Vechta and Kiel takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Vechta 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 Vechta and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Vechta is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vechta to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Vechta station and arriving at Kiel station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Vechta to Kiel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Vechta station.
Vechta to Kiel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Vechta to Kiel train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Vechta and Kiel is 215.4 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Vechta to Kiel Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 45m.