The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kiel takes 24h 33m and the fastest train takes 22h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 twice daily between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at St Andrew Square and take an average of 24h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Kiel station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 33m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kiel train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kiel train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kiel is 875.5 km. The road distance is 1,794 km.
You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Kiel Hbf via St Andrew Square, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 49m.