Chester to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Kiel takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 38m
Duration: 1,422 km
Distance: €454
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
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 13m

€340–737

Chester to Kiel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chester and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:32 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
21h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:14 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 4 changes
3:32 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 8m • 4 changes
4:31 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
21h 21m • 4 changes
7:31 PM → 6:52 PM
Arrives next day
22h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 18m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes
2:32 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 18m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes
2:32 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 18m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes
2:32 PM → 9:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 18m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes
2:32 PM → 10:55 AM
Arrives next day
19h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:40 PM
13h 16m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 18m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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: 1,422 km
Duration: 16h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 14h 13m.

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