Cardiff to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Kiel takes 16h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

16h 40m
Duration: 1,371 km
Distance: €456
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Cardiff Central 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

14h 7m

€343–756

Cardiff to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:18 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 34m • 5 changes
8:22 PM → 8:40 PM
Arrives next day
23h 18m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 32m • 5 changes
3:17 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 23m • 5 changes
5:20 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 32m • 5 changes
9:20 PM → 6:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 22m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 22m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 22m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes
2:18 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
19h 37m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 5 changes
8:38 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
10:19 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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: 1,371.3 km
Duration: 16h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 14h 7m.

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