The average train between Kiel and Calais takes 15h 6m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Calais. The earliest departure is at 2:05 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 54m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Calais? 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 Kiel to Calais. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Calais station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
Kiel to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Kiel to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Calais is 672 km. The road distance is 972 km.
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 36m.