How to get from Altona to Kiel by train?

From Altona to Kiel by train

To get from Altona to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein, take the RE6 train from Hamburg-Altona station to Elmshorn station. Next, take the RE7 train from Elmshorn station to Kiel Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train stationTrain - RE6
RE6
Train - RE7
RE7
Walk to Kiel
Leaves from Hamburg-Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamburg-Altona
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Westerland(Sylt) Zob/Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmshorn
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE7RE7
    Wait for train
    RE7
    Kiel Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kiel Hbf
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kiel
    Walk to
    Kiel
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altona to Kiel by train via RE6 and RE70

To get from Altona to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein, take the RE6 train from Hamburg-Altona station to Elmshorn station. Next, take the RE70 train from Elmshorn station to Kiel Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - RE6
RE6
Train - RE70
RE70
Walk to Kiel
Leaves from Hamburg-Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamburg-Altona
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Westerland(Sylt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmshorn
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE70RE70
    Wait for train
    RE70
    Kiel Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kiel Hbf
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kiel
    Walk to
    Kiel
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Altona to Kiel

The distance between Altona, Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein and Kiel, Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein is approximately 104.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Kiel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein and the nearest public transit station is Hamburg-Altona.

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Hamburg-Altona
  • Hamburg Bf. Altona
  • Hamburg Altona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Bf. Altona
  • Hamburg Bf. Altona

S-Bahn stations close to Altona:

  • Hamburg-Altona

Public transit stations close to Kiel, Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel is located at Kiel, Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein and the nearest public transit station is Kiel Hauptbahnhof.

Train stations close to Kiel:

  • Kiel Hbf

Bus stations close to Kiel:

  • Kiel Hauptbahnhof
  • Hbf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altona to Kiel by train via RE6 and RE70

To get from Altona to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein, take the RE6 train from Hamburg-Altona station to Elmshorn station. Next, take the RE70 train from Elmshorn station to Kiel Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to train stationTrain - RE6
RE6
Train - RE70
RE70
Walk to Kiel
Leaves from Hamburg-Altona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hamburg-Altona
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Westerland(Sylt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmshorn
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - RE70RE70
    Wait for train
    RE70
    Kiel Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kiel Hbf
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kiel
    Walk to
    Kiel
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Kiel?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE7.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Altona to Kiel?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE70.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein?

    The RE6 train line goes from Hamburg-Altona station near Altona to Westerland(Sylt) Zob/Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Westerland(Sylt) Zob/Bahnhof station near Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein by train?

    The total travel time between Altona and Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein by train is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein?

    Get on the RE6 train from the Hamburg-Altona station near Altona in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein?

    Get off the train at the Westerland(Sylt) Zob/Bahnhof station, which is closest to Kiel in Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein.