The average train between London and Kiel takes 18h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 twice daily between London and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 18h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from London to Kiel? 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 London to Kiel. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Kiel station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
London to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Kiel train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your London to Kiel train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between London and Kiel is 754.9 km. The road distance is 1,135 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 26m.