The average train between Kiel and Portsmouth takes 18h 3m and the fastest train takes 14h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Portsmouth. 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 4 times a day between Kiel and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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20h 39m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
Kiel to Portsmouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Portsmouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Kiel to Portsmouth train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Portsmouth is 852.7 km. The road distance is 1,644 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Portsmouth & Southsea via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 15h 5m.