The average train between Kiel and Dover takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Dover. 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 5 times a day between Kiel and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




12h 11m • 4 changes



11h 58m • 4 changes



11h 37m • 4 changes



11h 57m • 4 changes



12h 8m • 4 changes



11h 57m • 4 changes



11h 58m • 4 changes



11h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Dover station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
Kiel to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Dover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Kiel to Dover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Dover is 691.6 km. The road distance is 1,258 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Dover Priory via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 13h 7m.