The average train between Bristol and Kiel takes 15h 10m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 5 times a day between Bristol and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 59m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Kiel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
Bristol to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Kiel train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Kiel is 910.1 km. The road distance is 1,328 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Kiel Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 29m.