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Train Kiel → Hannover

Schedule & travel time

4h 5m 217 km 17 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

4h 5m

Fastest time

4h 54m

Avg. duration

217

Kilometers

17

Trains per day

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By train from Kiel to Hannover

An important rail connection: The train connection from Kiel to Hannover is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 4h 5m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 217 kilometers and is served by about 17 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Kiel to Hannover saves you about 24 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Kiel to Hannover?

The fastest connection from Kiel to Hannover takes 4h 5m. The average travel time is 4h 54m.

How many trains run daily from Kiel to Hannover?

About 17 trains run daily on the Kiel - Hannover route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Kiel to Hannover?

The direct connection covers 217 km.

More interesting connections

Kiel → Flensburg
1h 15m80 km
Kiel → Hamburg
1h 08m85 km
Hamburg → Hannover
1h 4m133 km
Wolfsburg → Hannover
0h 31m71 km
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Return journey

Hannover Kiel

More connections

Kiel → Flensburg1h 15mKiel → Hamburg1h 08mKiel → Lübeck1h 08mKiel → Berlin3h 55mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mWolfsburg → Hannover0h 31mMagdeburg → Hannover1h 18m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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