The average train between Kiel and Portsmouth takes 17h 46m 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 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 17h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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23h 28m • 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 Hbf station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Hamburg Hbf station, Köln Hbf station, Paris Nord station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
Kiel to Portsmouth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Kiel and Portsmouth is 852.7 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 32m.