The average train between Cambridge and Kiel takes 18h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 3 times a day between Cambridge and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 18h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Kiel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Cambridge to Kiel train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Kiel train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Cambridge to Kiel train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Kiel is 706.1 km. The road distance is 1,224 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Kiel Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 9m.