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The average train between Kiel and Calais takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 51m
Duration
972 km
Distance
€202
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Kiel to Calais train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kiel and Calais. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 54m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 54m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 23m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 25m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 13m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 54m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 23m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 25m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 13m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 54m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 23m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 25m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 13m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 54m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 26m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 26m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 23m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 28m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 13m • 5 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 54m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 971.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 51m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Calais Ville via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Brussels-Nord, Tournai, and Lille Flandres in around 13h 32m.

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