The average train between Leuven and Kiel takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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 5 times a day between Leuven and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Kiel station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Leuven to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Kiel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Kiel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Kiel is 529.9 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Kiel Hbf via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 58m.