Kiel to Neumünster by train

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Overview: trains from Kiel to Neumünster

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kiel to Neumünster, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:05 View journey
Last train 22:05 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 16m View journey
Distance (km) 28
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey US$8.50 View journey
Avg journey time 20m
Train operators 12

Kiel to Neumünster by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Kiel to Neumünster? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 28 kilometres.

Train cost between Kiel and Neumünster: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$8.50, then go to US$21, if booked a month in advance, and US$12, if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Kiel to Neumünster

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Kiel to Neumünster:

  • 00:05 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:02 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:05 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:05 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 10 minutes from Kiel toward Neumünster.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 57 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Kiel to Neumünster?

On this route spanning 28 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 16 minutes.

How far in advance Kiel and Neumünster tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Kiel and Neumünster are available 9 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Kiel to Neumünster travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Neumünster.

FAQs about the train journey from Kiel to Neumünster

Want to know more about your journey from Kiel to Neumünster? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Kiel and Neumünster is 28 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.