The average train between Wetzlar and Kiel takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Wetzlar 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 3 times a day between Wetzlar and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Gießen Bahnhof and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar station and arriving at Kiel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Wetzlar to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Wetzlar to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Wetzlar to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wetzlar and Kiel is 432.4 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Gießen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 17m.