Bristol to Kiel trains

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The average train between Bristol and Kiel takes 15h 17m 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.

15h 17m
Duration: 1,328 km
Distance: €434
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

13h 49m

€318–677

Bristol to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:30 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 20m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
3:00 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
18h 55m • 5 changes
5:29 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:53 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 59m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
8:30 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 20m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
8:58 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 52m • 5 changes
10:00 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 58m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:00 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 50m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
4:00 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 40m • 5 changes
5:00 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 52m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:53 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 59m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
8:30 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 20m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:53 AM → 6:52 PM
12h 59m • 5 changes
7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
8:30 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 20m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:00 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 40m • 5 changes
8:30 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 20m • 5 changes
11:00 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Distance: 1,328.3 km
Duration: 15h 17m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Kiel, Germany?

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 Dammtor in around 13h 49m.

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