The average train between Glasgow and Kiel takes 22h 25m and the fastest train takes 16h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 22h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 25m.
Glasgow to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Glasgow to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Kiel is 930 km. The road distance is 1,776 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 5m.