1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
1 h 7 m
Trains on 06 Sept
44
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 44 trains from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf, including 41 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
ICE 778
RJ 174
ICE 772
ICE 770
ICE 506
ICE 778
ICE 776
ICE 774
ICE 772
ICE 770Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 85 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Kiel Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-7.81. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 10m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11296 | 3:35 Hamburg Hbf | 1h29 | 5:04 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11252 | 5:35 Hamburg Hbf | 1h20 | 6:55 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11244 | 6:35 Hamburg Hbf | 1h17 | 7:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11206 | 7:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 8:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11256 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 1h15 | 8:53 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11208 | 8:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 9:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11258 | 8:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 9:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11210 | 9:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 10:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11260 | 9:42 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 10:55 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11212 | 10:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 11:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 10:33 Hamburg Hbf | 1h10 | 11:43 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11262 | 10:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 11:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11214 | 11:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 12:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11264 | 11:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 12:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11216 | 12:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 13:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11266 | 12:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 13:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11218 | 13:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 14:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11268 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 14:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11220 | 14:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 15:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11270 | 14:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 15:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11222 | 15:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 16:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11272 | 15:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 16:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11224 | 16:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 17:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 16:33 Hamburg Hbf | 1h10 | 17:43 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11274 | 16:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 17:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11226 | 17:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 18:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11276 | 17:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 18:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11228 | 18:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 19:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11278 | 18:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 19:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11230 | 19:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 20:21 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11280 | 19:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1h13 | 20:52 Kiel Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
11482+ 21082 | 20:34 Hamburg Hbf | 2h22 | 22:56 Kiel Hbf | 1 change | |
11436+ 21036 | 22:06 Hamburg Hbf | 2h10 | 0:16 Kiel Hbf | 1 change | |
11436 · 11286+ 82196 | 22:06 Hamburg Hbf | 1h52 | 23:58 Kiel Hbf | 2 changes | |
11438+ 21038 | 23:06 Hamburg Hbf | 2h14 | 1:20 Kiel Hbf | 1 change | |
11440+ 21040 | 0:06 Hamburg Hbf | 2h10 | 2:16 Kiel Hbf | 1 change | |
11446+ 21048 | 3:06 Hamburg Hbf | 3h11 | 6:17 Kiel Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 6:50 |
Last train 22:39 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg 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.

Most Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Kiel Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Kiel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
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