Portsmouth to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Kiel takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

15h 5m
Duration: 1,257 km
Distance: €398
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

13h 25m

€295–678

Portsmouth to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:20 PM → 2:52 PM
Arrives next day
20h 32m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:31 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 21m • 5 changes
6:44 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 55m • 5 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 5 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:31 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 21m • 5 changes
6:44 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 55m • 5 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 5 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:41 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
6:49 AM → 8:40 PM
12h 51m • 5 changes
7:51 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 1m • 5 changes
8:51 AM → 10:50 PM
12h 59m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:37 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 13m • 5 changes
10:50 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 1m • 5 changes
11:50 AM → 1:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 8m • 5 changes
3:50 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
17h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:31 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 21m • 5 changes
7:51 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 1m • 5 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 5 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:31 AM → 6:52 PM
13h 21m • 5 changes
7:51 AM → 9:52 PM
13h 1m • 5 changes
8:35 AM → 10:50 PM
13h 15m • 5 changes
10:35 AM → 12:52 AM
Arrives next day
13h 17m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Kiel Hbf via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 13h 25m.

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