Kiel Week 2025: Additional trains bring more guests to the city!

Kiel Week 2025: Additional trains bring more guests to the city!

A special event is just around the corner: Kiel Week 2025, which will take place from June 21st to 29th, will once again attract thousands of visitors to the fjord. In order to cope with the huge rush, the railway companies have taken extensive measures with regard to local transport. Locomotive Report reports that longer and additional trains are available for this annual extravaganza.

For example, on June 29, 2025, the RE83 (21020) was spotted on the route from Lüneburg via Lübeck Hbf to Kiel Hbf. This train consisted of three battery-operated FLIRT battery trains, which are intended to make traveling comfortable. The train was led by 826 007 / 526 007 from erixx Holstein GmbH. Shortly afterwards, the NBE RE74x (26646) followed from Rendsburg via Neumünster to Kiel Hbf, which consisted of a six-car FLIRT low-floor electric multiple unit ET 6.04 from NBE nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH & Co. KG.

Additional connections and long operating times

What exactly can you expect on the weekends? The transport companies are increasingly relying on additional trains and extended operating times. On weekends, trains between Neumünster and Kiel run continuously, sometimes even up to three times an hour in the afternoons. Even at night, trains run every hour between Kiel and other cities such as Lübeck, Eckernförde, Neumünster and Rendsburg close.sh informed. These flexible connections are particularly important for night owls.

Another point that increases travel comfort: the additional direct connections without stops between Rendsburg and Kiel Hbf on weekends. These connections offer a journey time of 45 to 50 minutes - simply practical for those who are in a hurry. In addition, half-hourly return trips are offered on weekends until around 2 a.m., including from Kiel to Preetz and Rendsburg.

Accessibility and transition

However, there is important information for passengers with reduced mobility: diesel railcars that are not barrier-free run on the route between Eckernförde and Schleibrücke Süd. Travelers from Schleibrücke to Kiel have to change in Eckernförde. If you need support, you can contact Nordbahn customer dialogue on (040) 303 977 333.

And there is also an increase on the street! The bus companies in Kiel and the surrounding area are offering longer operating times and higher capacities on the occasion of Kiel Week. The exact timetables can be found in the NAH.SH app and in the NAH.SH timetable information, so that no one is left in the dark.

There are no historic trains available this year. This is due to construction work to reactivate the Kiel-Oppendorf – Schönberger Strand route. Despite these restrictions, everything is being done to make mobility during Kiel Week as smooth and pleasant as possible Railway information.

Kiel Week not only promises maritime fun, but also excellent accessibility for all visitors! There's something going on!