The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 34 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Kiel Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4448 · ICE 920 · 112464:20 AM4h33Hanover Hbf8:53 AMKiel Hbf$221One-way2 transfers
ICE 1080 · 112085:23 AM3h58Hanover Hbf9:21 AMKiel Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
ICE 70 · 1124210:09 PM3h36Hanover Hbf1:45 AMKiel Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
ICE 574 · 112889:09 PM3h43Hanover Hbf12:52 AMKiel Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
ICE 572 · 2295612:36 AM3h54Hanover Hbf4:30 AMKiel Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
ICE 786 · RJ 1746:36 PM3h25Hanover Hbf10:01 PMKiel Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
ICE 7787:30 AM3h31Hanover Hbf11:01 AMKiel Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
ICE 7769:09 AM3h31Hanover Hbf12:40 PMKiel Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
ICE 77411:09 AM3h31Hanover Hbf2:40 PMKiel Hbf$761One-way0 transfers
ICE 7721:09 PM3h31Hanover Hbf4:40 PMKiel Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $292 (€239) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf costing on average $316 (€258).
Other travel options to Kiel Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.18 (€-0.15). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 572 · 11296 | Delayed 10:36 PM 12:36 AMHanover Hbf | 4h16 | 4:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60470 · 11208 | Delayed 3:50 AM 5:32 AMHanover Hbf | 3h49 | 9:21 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 · 11288 | Delayed 7:42 PM 9:09 PMHanover Hbf | 3h43 | 12:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 70 · 11242 | Delayed 9:27 PM 10:09 PMHanover Hbf | 3h36 | 1:45 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 782 · 11292 | 10:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 4h19 | 2:55 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2812 · 22956 | 12:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h54 | 4:30 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4446+ 81906+ 11244 | 2:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 5h35 | 7:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4448 · ICE 920 · 11246 | 4:20 AM Hanover Hbf | 4h33 | 8:53 AM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1080 · 11208 | 5:23 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h58 | 9:21 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1686 · 11210 | 6:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h50 | 10:21 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 778 | 7:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 11:01 AM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 78 · 11262 | On time 8:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 11:52 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 | 9:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 12:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 · 11216 | On time 9:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 1:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 76 · 11266 | On time 10:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 1:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886 · 11218 | On time 10:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 2:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 | On time 11:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 2:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 684 · 11220 | On time 11:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 3:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 8 · 11270 | On time 12:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 3:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 882 · 11222 | On time 12:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 4:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 | On time 1:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 4:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 682 · 11224 | On time 1:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 5:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 74 · 11274 | On time 2:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 5:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880 · 11226 | On time 2:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 6:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770 | On time 3:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 6:40 PM Kiel Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 680 · 11228 | On time 3:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 7:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 · 11278 | 4:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 7:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 788 · 11230 | On time 4:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 8:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 · ICE 506 | Delayed 5:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h31 | 6:55 PM 6:55 PMKiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 588 · 11232 | On time 5:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 9:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 · 11282 | On time 6:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h43 | 9:52 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 786 · RJ 174 | On time 6:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h25 | 10:01 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 · 11284 | On time 7:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h41 | 10:50 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 586 · 11236 | 7:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 11:21 PM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 · 11186 · 11286 | On time 8:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h49 | 11:58 PM Kiel Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 784 · 11238 | 8:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 3h45 | 12:21 AM Kiel Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Trains from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 6:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Kiel Hbf from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
erixx
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kiel Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hanover Hbf to Kiel Hbf
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office
- Monday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Tuesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Wednesday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Thursday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Friday: 05:45 - 20:30
- Saturday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Sunday: 06:45 - 20:00
- MUM&DAD
- Lunatique
- McDonald's
- Campus Suite
- Hotel Wiking
- Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel
- Astor
- InterCityHotel Kiel
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