The average train between Aberdeen and Kiel takes 28h 4m and the fastest train takes 25h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Aberdeen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 2:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 28h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Kiel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.
Aberdeen to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Kiel train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Aberdeen to Kiel train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Kiel is 826.2 km. The road distance is 1,988 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 20h 13m.