The average train between Kiel and Southampton takes 13h 37m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Southampton station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
Kiel to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Kiel to Southampton train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Southampton is 865.4 km. The road distance is 1,265 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Southampton Central via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 13h 43m.