The average train between Ipswich and Kiel takes 17h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 17h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Kiel station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
Ipswich to Kiel train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Kiel train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Ipswich to Kiel train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Kiel is 648.4 km. The road distance is 1,267 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Kiel Hbf via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 50m.