The average train between Portsmouth and Kiel takes 14h 50m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. 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.
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 10:38 PM which arrives into Kiel at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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13h 17m • 5 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Kiel station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Portsmouth to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Kiel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Portsmouth to Kiel train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Kiel is 852.7 km. The road distance is 1,257 km.
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 Hbf in around 13h 6m.