The average train between Leiden and Kiel takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Kiel. 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 3 times a day between Leiden and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 3:17 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via Amsterdam Centraal station and Hamburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Leiden to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Leiden and Kiel is 445.7 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Kiel Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 54m.
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